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Giridih to Almora

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

1159 kmDistance

23.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹12850

Sedan₹15170

SUV₹19850

Innova / MUV₹22220

Tempo Traveller₹25800

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1270

AC Seater₹2090

Non-AC Sleeper₹1850

AC Sleeper₹2670

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3300

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Train

Sleeper₹730

Economy₹1190

Third AC₹1650

Second AC₹2350

First AC₹3280

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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.

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By Car: Giridih to Almora

1159 km · ~25h 11m · About 23h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

Start from Giridih
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 386
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 536
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 686
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 773
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 923
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1073
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
86 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Almora
Almora, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Almora

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 Almora

1159 km · ~25h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

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.
Giridih → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km
~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
Search buses Giridih to Almora
Change buses at a major city (around km 580)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Almora. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Almora
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~580 km
~12h 53m|Tentative fare ₹640–₹1,670
Search buses Giridih to Almora
Arrive in Almora
Almora, Uttarakhand
Hotels in Almora

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 Almora

Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Kathgodam (about 38 km away) for Almora.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 34h 40m in total

Danapur Express#23111 · Express

10:50 PMGiridih

55m3 stops

11:45 PMMadhupur Jn

SLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 2h 59m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express

02:44 AMMadhupur Jn

30h 46m177 stops

09:30 AM^+1dKathgodam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 34h 40m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express

10:50 PMGiridih

55m2 stops

11:45 PMMadhupur Jn

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 2h 59m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express

02:44 AMMadhupur Jn

30h 46m177 stops

09:30 AM^+1dKathgodam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 39h 50m in total

GIRIDIH MADHUPUR PASS#53518 · Passenger

05:40 PMGiridih

55m6 stops

06:35 PMMadhupur Jn

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 8h 9m wait

Bagh Express#13019 · Express

02:44 AMMadhupur Jn

30h 46m177 stops

09:30 AM^+1dKathgodam

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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