Giridih to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
365 km · ~7h 58m · 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near TarakeswarAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
65 km · 1h 18m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
365 km · ~8h 7m · 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 → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~365 km
~8h 7m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,070
Usual tea / meal halts: Durgapur (~170 km)
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, 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 Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
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 Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Bidhannagar is about 365 km by road, roughly 7.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Asansol and Bardhaman.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 365 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,120 · Sedan ₹4,850 · SUV ₹6,360 · Innova / MUV ₹7,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹580 · AC Sleeper ₹840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,070
- Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹540 · Second AC ₹760 · First AC ₹1,050
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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