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Etawah to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Etawah, Uttar Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1022 kmDistance
20.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹11340
Sedan₹13390
SUV₹17520
Innova / MUV₹19620
Tempo Traveller₹22780
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1120
AC Seater₹1840
Non-AC Sleeper₹1640
AC Sleeper₹2350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2910
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Train
Sleeper₹640
Economy₹1050
Third AC₹1460
Second AC₹2070
First AC₹2890
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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: Etawah to Giridih

1022 km · ~21h 26m · About 20h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Etawah

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 341

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 491

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 191 km · 3h 49m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 681

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 831

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 191 km · 3h 49m 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: Etawah to Giridih

1022 km · ~22h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Etawah

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

  2. Etawah → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~511 km

    ~11h 21m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 511)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~511 km

    ~11h 21m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,480

  5. 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: Etawah to Giridih

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 19h 59m in total

Poorva Express#12304 · Superfast
09:21 PMBalrai
14h 52m142 stops
12:13 PM+1dMadhupur Jn

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

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

1 change · 21h 26m in total

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
07:54 PMBalrai
13h 10m142 stops
09:04 AM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 16m wait

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

1 change · 23h 58m in total

Ananya Express#12316 · Superfast
05:22 PMBalrai
17h 12m142 stops
10:34 AM+1dMadhupur 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

Etawah to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Etawah to Giridih is about 1022 km by road, roughly 20.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1022 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,340 · Sedan ₹13,390 · SUV ₹17,520 · Innova / MUV ₹19,620 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,780
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,120 · AC Seater ₹1,840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,640 · AC Sleeper ₹2,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,910
  • Train: Sleeper ₹640 · Economy ₹1,050 · Third AC ₹1,460 · Second AC ₹2,070 · First AC ₹2,890

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

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