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Chennai to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1803 kmDistance

36.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹19930

Sedan₹23540

SUV₹30800

Innova / MUV₹34460

Tempo Traveller₹39970

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1980

AC Seater₹3250

Non-AC Sleeper₹2880

AC Sleeper₹4150

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5100

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Train

Sleeper₹1110

Economy₹1830

Third AC₹2550

Second AC₹3640

First AC₹5080

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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.

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By Car: Chennai to Giridih

1803 km · ~39h 24m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 361
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 511
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 661
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 721
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 871
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1021
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1082
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1232
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1382
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1442
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1592
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1742
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Hotels in Giridih

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: Chennai to Giridih

1803 km · ~40h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chennai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~902 km
~20h 3m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
Search buses Chennai to Giridih
Change buses at a major city (around km 902)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Giridih. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~902 km
~20h 3m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
Search buses Chennai to Giridih
Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Hotels in Giridih

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chennai to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 36h 6m in total

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express

05:14 AMPattabiram

33h 17m303 stops

02:31 PM^+1dMadhupur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 1h 49m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger

04:20 PMMadhupur Jn

1h6 stops

05:20 PMGiridih

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 41h 16m in total

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express

05:14 AMPattabiram

33h 17m303 stops

02:31 PM^+1dMadhupur Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 4m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53519 · Passenger

09:35 PMMadhupur Jn

55m6 stops

10:30 PMGiridih

Running days & live status ↗

1 change · 41h 30m in total

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast

11:00 AMChennai Central

29h 15m273 stops

04:15 PM^+1dAsansol Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 7h 28m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express

11:43 PMAsansol Jn

4h 47m14 stops

04:30 AM^+1dGiridih

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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