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Gwalior to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1102 kmDistance
22 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹12220
Sedan₹14430
SUV₹18880
Innova / MUV₹21140
Tempo Traveller₹24540
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1210
AC Seater₹1980
Non-AC Sleeper₹1760
AC Sleeper₹2530
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3140
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Train
Sleeper₹690
Economy₹1130
Third AC₹1570
Second AC₹2230
First AC₹3120
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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: Gwalior to Giridih

1102 km · ~24h 2m · About 22h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Gwalior

    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. 67 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 367

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 517

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 667

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

  7. 67 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 735

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 885

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1035

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

  10. 67 km · 1h 21m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Giridih

    Giridih, Jharkhand

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: Gwalior to Giridih

1102 km · ~24h 30m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Gwalior

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gwalior. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Gwalior → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~551 km

    ~12h 15m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,590

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 551)

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

  4. change point 1 → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~551 km

    ~12h 15m|Tentative fare ₹610–₹1,590

  5. 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: Gwalior to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Gwalior Jn for Gwalior, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 45h 25m in total

Chambal Express#12176 · Superfast
07:05 AMGwalior Jn
21h 36m143 stops
04:41 AM+1dPanagarh

Change trains at Panagarh — about 17h 57m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
10:38 PMPanagarh
5h 52m21 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

1 change · 45h 54m in total

Chambal Express#12178 · Superfast
06:36 AMBanmor
22h 5m146 stops
04:41 AM+1dPanagarh

Change trains at Panagarh — about 17h 57m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
10:38 PMPanagarh
5h 52m21 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

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

Gwalior to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Gwalior to Giridih is about 1102 km by road, roughly 22 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1102 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹12,220 · Sedan ₹14,430 · SUV ₹18,880 · Innova / MUV ₹21,140 · Tempo Traveller ₹24,540
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,210 · AC Seater ₹1,980 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,760 · AC Sleeper ₹2,530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,140
  • Train: Sleeper ₹690 · Economy ₹1,130 · Third AC ₹1,570 · Second AC ₹2,230 · First AC ₹3,120

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

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