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Giridih to Akola

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

1340 kmDistance
26.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹51,338
Ertiga₹65,408
Innova₹68,222
Innova Crysta₹84,042
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,16,060

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,470
AC Seater₹2,410
Non-AC Sleeper₹2,140
AC Sleeper₹3,080
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,800
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Train
Sleeper₹830
Economy₹1,370
Third AC₹1,910
Second AC₹2,710
First AC₹3,780
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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: Giridih to Akola

1340 km · ~28h 48m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Giridih

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 447

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 597

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 747

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

  7. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 893

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1043

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1193

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

  10. 147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Akola

    Akola, Maharashtra

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: Giridih to Akola

1340 km · ~29h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Giridih

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

  2. Giridih → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 670)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Akola. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Akola

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~670 km

    ~14h 53m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,930

  5. Arrive in Akola

    Akola, Maharashtra

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Giridih to Akola

Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Akola Jn for Akola.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 28h 21m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 2m11 stops
02:52 AM+1dSitarampur

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 47m wait

Chambal Express#12176 · Superfast
03:39 AMSitarampur
3h 6m44 stops
06:45 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 35m wait

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
08:20 AMHowrah Jn
18h 51m206 stops
03:11 AM+1dParas

2 changes · 28h 21m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 2m11 stops
02:52 AM+1dSitarampur

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 47m wait

Chambal Express#12178 · Superfast
03:39 AMSitarampur
3h 6m44 stops
06:45 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 1h 35m wait

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
08:20 AMHowrah Jn
18h 51m206 stops
03:11 AM+1dParas

2 changes · 28h 21m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 2m11 stops
02:52 AM+1dSitarampur

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 56m wait

New Delhi-Howrah Duronto Express#12274 · Duronto
03:48 AMSitarampur
2h 12m44 stops
06:00 AMHowrah Jn

Change trains at Howrah Jn — about 2h 20m wait

HOWRAH - MUMBAI CST AC Duronto Exp#12262 · Duronto
08:20 AMHowrah Jn
18h 51m206 stops
03:11 AM+1dParas

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.

Giridih to Akola: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Giridih to Akola is about 1340 km by road, roughly 26.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1340 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹51,338 · Ertiga ₹65,408 · Innova ₹68,222 · Innova Crysta ₹84,042 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,16,060
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,140 · AC Sleeper ₹3,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,800
  • Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,910 · Second AC ₹2,710 · First AC ₹3,780

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

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Giridih to Akola. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Hazaribagh130 km from Giridih

    Jharkhand

  2. Hazaribag130 km from Giridih

    Jharkhand

  3. Amarkantak645 km from Giridih

    Madhya Pradesh

  4. Balaghat885 km from Giridih

    Madhya Pradesh

  5. Nagpur1060 km from Giridih

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Suggested Akola Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Akola

  • Travel from Giridih to Akola (about 26.8 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Balapur Fort

Day 2Explore Akola

  • Visit Salasar Balaji Mandir, Akola
  • Visit Siddhivinayak Ganesh Temple, Akola

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Buddha Dhamma Sanskar Sabhagruha, Akola
  • Head back to Giridih
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