Guwahati to Giridih
The distance from Guwahati to Giridih is about 736 km by road, roughly 14.5 hours (estimated). By rail - 38 km from Madhupur on the Howrah-Delhi main line. Madhupur is 294 km from
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.
Overview
The distance from Guwahati to Giridih is about 736 km by road, roughly 14.5 hours (estimated). By rail - 38 km from Madhupur on the Howrah-Delhi main line. Madhupur is 294 km from Kolkata.
Route Map
By Car: Guwahati to Giridih
736 km · ~16h 3m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Guwahati
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.
68 km · 1h 22m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 368Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 518Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 668Look 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: Guwahati to Giridih
736 km · ~16h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Guwahati
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Guwahati. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Guwahati → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~736 km
~16h 21m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,110
- 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: Guwahati to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Guwahati for Guwahati, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 21h 25m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 22h 35m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 28h 55m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 24m 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
By Car
Approximately 736 km by road from Guwahati to Giridih, roughly 14.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
By Train
The nearest railway station to Giridih is Giridih railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.
Railhead
Reach Giridih railway station, then continue by local transport.
- Giridih railway station — about 2 km
- New Giridih railway station — about 5 km
Budget Estimate
road
736 km
14.5 hours
Approximately 736 km by road from Guwahati to Giridih, roughly 14.5 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
736 km
The nearest railway station to Giridih is Giridih railway station, about 2 km from the town centre.
Frequently Asked Questions
About 736 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Deoghar Airport (DGH), about 51 km away.
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