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Giridih to Kuttikkanam

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Kuttikkanam, Kerala.

2473 kmDistance
49.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹27300
Sedan₹32250
SUV₹42190
Innova / MUV₹47190
Tempo Traveller₹54710
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2720
AC Seater₹4450
Non-AC Sleeper₹3960
AC Sleeper₹5690
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6970
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Train
Sleeper₹1510
Economy₹2500
Third AC₹3490
Second AC₹4980
First AC₹6950
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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 Kuttikkanam

2473 km · ~53h 28m · About 49h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Giridih

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 824

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 974

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1124

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1237

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1387

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1537

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1649

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1799

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1949

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2061

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2211

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2361

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  19. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, Kerala

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 Kuttikkanam

2473 km · ~54h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Giridih → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~824 km

    ~18h 19m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 824)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~824 km

    ~18h 19m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1649)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kuttikkanam. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  6. change point 2 → Kuttikkanam

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~824 km

    ~18h 19m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  7. Arrive in Kuttikkanam

    Kuttikkanam, 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 Kuttikkanam

Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Tiruvalla (about 48 km away) for Kuttikkanam.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 53h 24m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 15m13 stops
03:05 AM+1dAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 6h wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:05 AMAsansol Jn
43h 9m397 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

2 changes · 53h 24m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 15m13 stops
03:05 AM+1dAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 2h 35m wait

Asansol Haldia Express#13502 · Express
05:40 AMAsansol Jn
11m1 stops
05:51 AMBurnpur

Change trains at Burnpur — about 3h 21m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:12 AMBurnpur
43h 2m396 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

2 changes · 53h 24m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 15m13 stops
03:05 AM+1dAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 2h 35m wait

Asansol Digha Express#13506 · Express
05:40 AMAsansol Jn
11m1 stops
05:51 AMBurnpur

Change trains at Burnpur — about 3h 21m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
09:12 AMBurnpur
43h 2m396 stops
04:14 AM+2dTiruvalla

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 Kuttikkanam: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Giridih to Kuttikkanam is about 2473 km by road, roughly 49.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2473 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹27,300 · Sedan ₹32,250 · SUV ₹42,190 · Innova / MUV ₹47,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹54,710
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,720 · AC Seater ₹4,450 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,960 · AC Sleeper ₹5,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,510 · Economy ₹2,500 · Third AC ₹3,490 · Second AC ₹4,980 · First AC ₹6,950

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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