Eluru to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Eluru, Andhra Pradesh 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: Eluru to Giridih
1289 km · ~27h 47m · About 26h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Eluru
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 430Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 580Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 730Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
130 km · 2h 36m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 859Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1009Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1159Look 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: Eluru to Giridih
1289 km · ~28h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Eluru
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Eluru. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Eluru → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~645 km
~14h 20m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860
- Change buses at a major city (around km 645)
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) · ~645 km
~14h 20m|Tentative fare ₹710–₹1,860
- 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: Eluru to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Powerpet for Eluru, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 27h 16m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 1h 49m wait
1 change · 29h 45m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 29m wait
1 change · 32h 26m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 4m 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
Eluru to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Eluru to Giridih is about 1289 km by road, roughly 25.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1289 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,280 · Sedan ₹16,860 · SUV ₹22,060 · Innova / MUV ₹24,690 · Tempo Traveller ₹28,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,420 · AC Seater ₹2,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,060 · AC Sleeper ₹2,960 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,660
- Train: Sleeper ₹800 · Economy ₹1,320 · Third AC ₹1,830 · Second AC ₹2,610 · First AC ₹3,640
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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