Durgapur to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Durgapur, West Bengal 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: Durgapur to Giridih
164 km · ~3h 17m · About 3h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Durgapur
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: Durgapur to Giridih
164 km · ~3h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Durgapur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Durgapur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Durgapur → Giridih
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~164 km
~3h 39m|Tentative fare ₹180–₹510
- 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: Durgapur to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Durgapur for Durgapur, Giridih for Giridih.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 48m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 20m wait
1 change · 7h 7m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 18m wait
1 change · 7h 31m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 51m 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
Durgapur to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Durgapur to Giridih is about 164 km by road, roughly 3.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Asansol and Dhanbad.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 164 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹1,900 · Sedan ₹2,230 · SUV ₹2,940 · Innova / MUV ₹3,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹3,910
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹180 · AC Seater ₹300 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹260 · AC Sleeper ₹380 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹510
- Train: Sleeper ₹130 · Economy ₹190 · Third AC ₹260 · Second AC ₹360 · First AC ₹490
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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