Gyalshing to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Gyalshing, Sikkim 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: Gyalshing to Giridih
517 km · ~11h · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Gyalshing
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.
109 km · 2h 10m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 259Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 409Look 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: Gyalshing to Giridih
517 km · ~11h 29m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Gyalshing
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Gyalshing. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Gyalshing → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~517 km
~11h 29m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,500
- 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: Gyalshing to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling (about 27 km away) for Gyalshing, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 35m in total
Change trains at Hathidah Jn — about 48m wait
1 change · 20h 14m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 24m wait
1 change · 26h 11m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 9h 59m 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
Gyalshing to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Gyalshing to Giridih is about 517 km by road, roughly 10.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 517 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,790 · Sedan ₹6,820 · SUV ₹8,940 · Innova / MUV ₹10,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,670
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹570 · AC Seater ₹930 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹830 · AC Sleeper ₹1,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹550 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,060 · First AC ₹1,480
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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