Dimapur to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Dimapur, Nagaland 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: Dimapur to Giridih
1004 km · ~21h 5m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Dimapur
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.
185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 335Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 485Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
185 km · 3h 42m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 669Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 819Look 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: Dimapur to Giridih
1004 km · ~22h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Dimapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Dimapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Dimapur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~502 km
~11h 9m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 502)
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) · ~502 km
~11h 9m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- 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: Dimapur to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Dimapur for Dimapur, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 27h 24m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 34h 43m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 24m wait
1 change · 40h 43m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 9h 45m 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
Dimapur to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Dimapur to Giridih is about 1004 km by road, roughly 20.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1004 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,140 · Sedan ₹13,150 · SUV ₹17,220 · Innova / MUV ₹19,280 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,390
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,100 · AC Seater ₹1,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,610 · AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,030 · Third AC ₹1,440 · Second AC ₹2,040 · First AC ₹2,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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