Giridih to Kannur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Kannur, Kerala.
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 Kannur
2327 km · ~50h 32m · About 47h of driving split over 6 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.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 388Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 538Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 688Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 776Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 926Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1076Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1164Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1314Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1464Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1551Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1701Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1851Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
88 km · 1h 45m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1939Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2089Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2239Look 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 Kannur
2327 km · ~51h 45m · 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) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 776)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1551)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kannur. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kannur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km
~17h 15m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220
- Arrive in Kannur
Kannur, Kerala
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 Kannur
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Kannur for Kannur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 57h 2m in total
Change trains at Danapur — about 4h 7m wait
Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m wait
2 changes · 57h 40m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 36m wait
Change trains at Magnesite Jn — about 5h 3m wait
2 changes · 58h 54m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 35m wait
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 5h 33m 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 Kannur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Kannur is about 2327 km by road, roughly 46.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2327 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,700 · Sedan ₹30,350 · SUV ₹39,710 · Innova / MUV ₹44,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,680 · First AC ₹6,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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