Giridih to Ranthambhore National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Giridih, Jharkhand to Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan.
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 Ranthambhore National Park
1310 km · ~28h 12m · About 26h 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 437Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 587Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 737Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 873Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1023Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1173Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Ranthambhore National ParkRanthambhore National Park, Rajasthan
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 Ranthambhore National Park
1310 km · ~29h 6m · 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) · ~655 km
~14h 33m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- Change buses at a major city (around km 655)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Ranthambhore National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Ranthambhore National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~655 km
~14h 33m|Tentative fare ₹720–₹1,880
- Arrive in Ranthambhore National Park
Ranthambhore National Park, Rajasthan
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 Ranthambhore National Park
Nearest railway stations: Giridih for Giridih, Sawai Madhopur for Ranthambhore National Park.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 34h 10m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 11h 34m wait
1 change · 36h 5m in total
Change trains at Rajendra Nagar Bihar — about 12h 14m wait
1 change · 40h 10m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 17h 34m 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 Ranthambhore National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Giridih to Ranthambhore National Park is about 1310 km by road, roughly 26.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1310 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,510 · Sedan ₹17,130 · SUV ₹22,420 · Innova / MUV ₹25,090 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,120
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,440 · AC Seater ₹2,360 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,100 · AC Sleeper ₹3,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,720
- Train: Sleeper ₹820 · Economy ₹1,340 · Third AC ₹1,860 · Second AC ₹2,650 · First AC ₹3,700
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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