Begusarai to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Begusarai, Bihar 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: Begusarai to Giridih
180 km · ~3h 36m · About 4h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Begusarai
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
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: Begusarai to Giridih
180 km · ~4h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Begusarai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Begusarai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Begusarai → Giridih
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~180 km
~4h|Tentative fare ₹200–₹550
- 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: Begusarai to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Begu Sarai for Begusarai, Giridih for Giridih.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 14m in total
Change trains at Kanhaipur — about 50m wait
1 change · 9h 26m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 46m wait
1 change · 9h 27m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 50m 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
Begusarai to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Begusarai to Giridih is about 180 km by road, roughly 3.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 180 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,080 · Sedan ₹2,440 · SUV ₹3,210 · Innova / MUV ₹3,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹4,260
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹200 · AC Seater ₹320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹290 · AC Sleeper ₹410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹550
- Train: Sleeper ₹140 · Economy ₹210 · Third AC ₹280 · Second AC ₹390 · First AC ₹530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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