Giridih to Anantnag
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
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: Giridih to Anantnag
1971 km · ~42h 45m · About 39h of driving split over 5 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 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.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 788Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 938Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1088Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1183Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1333Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1483Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1577Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1727Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1877Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Arrive in AnantnagAnantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Anantnag
1971 km · ~43h 50m · 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) · ~986 km
~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Change buses at a major city (around km 986)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Anantnag. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Anantnag
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~986 km
~21h 55m|Tentative fare ₹1,080–₹2,810
- Arrive in Anantnag
Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
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 Anantnag
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Udhampur (about 90 km away) for Anantnag.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 57h 15m in total
Change trains at Dum Dum — about 11h 19m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 9h 50m wait
2 changes · 57h 15m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 8h 57m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 14h 45m wait
2 changes · 57h 15m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 12h 52m wait
Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 55m 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
Giridih to Anantnag: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Anantnag is about 1971 km by road, roughly 39.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1971 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,780 · Sedan ₹25,720 · SUV ₹33,660 · Innova / MUV ₹37,650 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,660
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,170 · AC Seater ₹3,550 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,150 · AC Sleeper ₹4,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,210 · Economy ₹2,000 · Third AC ₹2,790 · Second AC ₹3,970 · First AC ₹5,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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