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Giridih to Pazhayangadi

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

2321 kmDistance
46.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹25630
Sedan₹30270
SUV₹39610
Innova / MUV₹44300
Tempo Traveller₹51360
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2550
AC Seater₹4180
Non-AC Sleeper₹3710
AC Sleeper₹5340
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹6550
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Train
Sleeper₹1420
Economy₹2350
Third AC₹3280
Second AC₹4670
First AC₹6530
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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 Pazhayangadi

2321 km · ~50h 25m · About 46h 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. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 387

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 537

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 687

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

  7. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 774

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 924

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1074

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

  10. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1161

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1311

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1461

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

  13. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1547

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1697

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1847

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

  16. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1934

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2084

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2234

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

  19. 87 km · 1h 44m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Pazhayangadi

    Pazhayangadi, 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 Pazhayangadi

2321 km · ~51h 36m · 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) · ~774 km

    ~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 774)

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

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~774 km

    ~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1547)

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

  6. change point 2 → Pazhayangadi

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~774 km

    ~17h 12m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220

  7. Arrive in Pazhayangadi

    Pazhayangadi, 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 Pazhayangadi

Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Payangadi for Pazhayangadi.

No direct train found — best options with a change

2 changes · 56h 45m in total

Danapur Express#23111 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
8h 25m45 stops
07:15 AM+1dDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 4h 7m wait

PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12142 · Superfast
11:22 AMDanapur
27h 6m227 stops
02:28 PM+1dKopar Road

Change trains at Kopar Road — about 2h 33m wait

DELHI H NIZAMUDDIN - ERNAKULAM Duronto Exp#12284 · Duronto
05:01 PMKopar Road
14h 34m108 stops
07:35 AM+1dKannur South

2 changes · 57h 40m in total

Giridih Kolkata Express#23112 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
4h 48m16 stops
03:38 AM+1dAndal Jn

Change trains at Andal Jn — about 3h 36m wait

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
07:14 AMAndal Jn
36h 19m341 stops
07:33 PM+1dMagnesite Jn

Change trains at Magnesite Jn — about 5h 3m wait

Yesvantpur - Kannur Express#16527 · Express
12:36 AMMagnesite Jn
7h 54m56 stops
08:30 AMKannur

2 changes · 59h 18m in total

Danapur Express#23111 · Express
10:50 PMGiridih
8h 25m45 stops
07:15 AM+1dDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 4h 7m wait

PATLIPUTRA - MUMBAI LTT SF Exp#12142 · Superfast
11:22 AMDanapur
27h 11m229 stops
02:33 PM+1dDiva

Change trains at Diva — about 6h 36m wait

MUM LTT - ERNAKULAM AC Duronto#12223 · Duronto
09:09 PMDiva
12h 59m106 stops
10:08 AM+1dKannur South

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 Pazhayangadi: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Giridih to Pazhayangadi is about 2321 km by road, roughly 46.4 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2321 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,630 · Sedan ₹30,270 · SUV ₹39,610 · Innova / MUV ₹44,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,360
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,550 · AC Seater ₹4,180 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,710 · AC Sleeper ₹5,340 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,550
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,420 · Economy ₹2,350 · Third AC ₹3,280 · Second AC ₹4,670 · First AC ₹6,530

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

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