Giridih to Bardhaman
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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 Bardhaman
249 km · ~5h 19m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Giridih
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near DurgapurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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 Bardhaman
249 km · ~5h 32m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Bardhaman
AC Seater / Volvo · ~249 km
~5h 32m|Tentative fare ₹270–₹750
Usual tea / meal halts: Durgapur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bardhaman
Bardhaman, West Bengal
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 Bardhaman
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Barddhaman Jn for Bardhaman.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 28m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 56m wait
1 change · 6h 44m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 3h 23m wait
1 change · 7h 29m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 3h 38m 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 Bardhaman: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Bardhaman is about 249 km by road, roughly 5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Asansol and Durgapur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 249 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,840 · Sedan ₹3,340 · SUV ₹4,380 · Innova / MUV ₹4,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,780
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹270 · AC Seater ₹450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹400 · AC Sleeper ₹570 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹750
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹280 · Third AC ₹380 · Second AC ₹530 · First AC ₹730
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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