Giridih to Kozhikode
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Kozhikode, 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 Kozhikode
2365 km · ~51h 18m · 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.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 788Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 938Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1088Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1183Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1333Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1483Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1577Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1727Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1877Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1971Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2121Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2271Look 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 Kozhikode
2365 km · ~52h 33m · 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) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 788)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kozhikode. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1577)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kozhikode. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Kozhikode
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~788 km
~17h 31m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,260
- Arrive in Kozhikode
Kozhikode, 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 Kozhikode
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Kozhikode for Kozhikode.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 55h 57m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 36m wait
Change trains at Magnesite Jn — about 5h 3m wait
2 changes · 57h 2m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 35m wait
Change trains at Basin Bridge Jn — about 5h 33m wait
2 changes · 57h 2m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 36m wait
Change trains at Katpadi Jn — about 6h 17m 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 Kozhikode: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Kozhikode is about 2365 km by road, roughly 47.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2365 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,120 · Sedan ₹30,850 · SUV ₹40,360 · Innova / MUV ₹45,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,330
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,600 · AC Seater ₹4,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · AC Sleeper ₹5,440 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,400 · Third AC ₹3,340 · Second AC ₹4,760 · First AC ₹6,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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