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Chhapra to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chhapra, Bihar to Giridih, Jharkhand.

308 kmDistance
6.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹3490
Sedan₹4100
SUV₹5390
Innova / MUV₹6050
Tempo Traveller₹7080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹340
AC Seater₹550
Non-AC Sleeper₹490
AC Sleeper₹710
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹910
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Train
Sleeper₹210
Economy₹340
Third AC₹460
Second AC₹650
First AC₹890
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Chhapra to Giridih

308 km · ~6h 30m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Chhapra

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest & refuel near Rajgir

    About 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  3. 158 km · 3h 10m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Giridih

    Giridih, Jharkhand

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: Chhapra to Giridih

308 km · ~6h 51m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Chhapra

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chhapra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Chhapra → Giridih

    AC Seater / Volvo · ~308 km

    ~6h 51m|Tentative fare ₹340–₹910

    Usual tea / meal halts: Nawada (~170 km)

  3. 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: Chhapra to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Chhapra for Chhapra, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 48m in total

Ananya Express#12316 · Superfast
05:32 AMKulharia
5h 2m48 stops
10:34 AMMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 46m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

1 change · 11h 49m in total

NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp#12326 · Superfast
05:31 AMKulharia
4h 59m74 stops
10:30 AMMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 50m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

1 change · 11h 49m in total

AKAL TAKHT Express#12318 · Superfast
05:31 AMKulharia
5h 3m74 stops
10:34 AMMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 46m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

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

Chhapra to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Chhapra to Giridih is about 308 km by road, roughly 6.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 308 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,490 · Sedan ₹4,100 · SUV ₹5,390 · Innova / MUV ₹6,050 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹340 · AC Seater ₹550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹490 · AC Sleeper ₹710 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹210 · Economy ₹340 · Third AC ₹460 · Second AC ₹650 · First AC ₹890

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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