Gorakhpur to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.
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: Gorakhpur to Giridih
534 km · ~11h 21m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gorakhpur
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.
117 km · 2h 20m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 267Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 417Look 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: Gorakhpur to Giridih
534 km · ~11h 52m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gorakhpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gorakhpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gorakhpur → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~534 km
~11h 52m|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,550
- Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Gorakhpur to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Gorakhpur Jn for Gorakhpur, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 17h in total
Change trains at Hathidah Jn — about 2h 14m wait
1 change · 17h in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 25m wait
1 change · 17h in total
Change trains at Joramow — about 1h 46m 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
Gorakhpur to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gorakhpur to Giridih is about 534 km by road, roughly 10.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 534 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,970 · Sedan ₹7,040 · SUV ₹9,230 · Innova / MUV ₹10,350 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,050
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹850 · AC Sleeper ₹1,230 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,550
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹780 · Second AC ₹1,100 · First AC ₹1,530
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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