Giridih to Dimapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Dimapur, Nagaland.
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 Dimapur
1003 km · ~21h 4m · About 20h of driving split over 3 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.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 334Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 484Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
184 km · 3h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 669Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 819Look 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 Dimapur
1003 km · ~22h 18m · 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) · ~502 km
~11h 9m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- Change buses at a major city (around km 502)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Dimapur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Dimapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~502 km
~11h 9m|Tentative fare ₹550–₹1,460
- Arrive in Dimapur
Dimapur, Nagaland
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 Dimapur
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Dimapur for Dimapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 34h 31m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 38m wait
1 change · 36h 51m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 4h 55m wait
1 change · 39h 34m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 11h 22m 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 Dimapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Dimapur is about 1003 km by road, roughly 20.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1003 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,130 · Sedan ₹13,140 · SUV ₹17,200 · Innova / MUV ₹19,260 · Tempo Traveller ₹22,370
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,100 · AC Seater ₹1,810 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,600 · AC Sleeper ₹2,310 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,860
- Train: Sleeper ₹630 · Economy ₹1,030 · Third AC ₹1,430 · Second AC ₹2,040 · First AC ₹2,840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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