Giridih to Dholavira
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Dholavira, Gujarat.
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 Dholavira
2124 km · ~45h 49m · About 42h 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.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 425Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 575Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 725Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 850Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1000Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1274Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1424Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
125 km · 2h 30m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1699Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1849Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1999Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Dholavira
2124 km · ~47h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. 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) · ~708 km
~15h 44m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 708)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~708 km
~15h 44m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1416)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dholavira. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Dholavira
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~708 km
~15h 44m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Arrive in Dholavira
Dholavira, Gujarat
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 Dholavira
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Vondh (about 68 km away) for Dholavira.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 59h 25m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 8h 57m wait
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h 49m wait
2 changes · 59h 25m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 12h 52m wait
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 1h 8m wait
2 changes · 59h 25m in total
Change trains at Saktigarh — about 4h 5m wait
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h 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 Dholavira: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Dholavira is about 2124 km by road, roughly 42.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2124 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,460 · Sedan ₹27,710 · SUV ₹36,260 · Innova / MUV ₹40,560 · Tempo Traveller ₹47,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,340 · AC Seater ₹3,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · AC Sleeper ₹4,890 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,000
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,280 · First AC ₹5,980
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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