Ayodhya to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Ayodhya to Giridih
655 km · ~13h 46m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Ayodhya
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
178 km · 3h 33m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 328Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 478Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Ayodhya to Giridih
655 km · ~14h 33m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Ayodhya
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ayodhya. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Ayodhya → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~655 km
~14h 33m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Ayodhya to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Ayodhya for Ayodhya, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 19h 59m in total
Change trains at Danapur — about 2h 2m wait
1 change · 20h 44m in total
Change trains at Danapur — about 2h 48m wait
1 change · 24h 5m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 6h 36m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Ayodhya to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Ayodhya to Giridih is about 655 km by road, roughly 13.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 655 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,310 · Sedan ₹8,620 · SUV ₹11,290 · Innova / MUV ₹12,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹14,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹720 · AC Seater ₹1,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,050 · AC Sleeper ₹1,510 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,880
- Train: Sleeper ₹420 · Economy ₹690 · Third AC ₹950 · Second AC ₹1,340 · First AC ₹1,860
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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