Giridih to Barrackpore
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Barrackpore, 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 Barrackpore
343 km · ~7h 12m · About 7h 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.
193 km · 3h 52m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BarrackporeBarrackpore, West Bengal
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 Barrackpore
343 km · ~7h 37m · 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 → Barrackpore
AC Seater / Volvo · ~343 km
~7h 37m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,010
Usual tea / meal halts: Durgapur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Barrackpore
Barrackpore, 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 Barrackpore
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Barrackpore for Barrackpore.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 6h 25m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 1h 4m wait
1 change · 7h 10m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 56m wait
1 change · 7h 45m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 2h 27m 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 Barrackpore: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Barrackpore is about 343 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Asansol and Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 343 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,870 · Sedan ₹4,560 · SUV ₹5,980 · Innova / MUV ₹6,720 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,850
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹550 · AC Sleeper ₹790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹370 · Third AC ₹510 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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