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Hardoi to Giridih

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

929 kmDistance
18.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹10320
Sedan₹12180
SUV₹15940
Innova / MUV₹17850
Tempo Traveller₹20740
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1020
AC Seater₹1670
Non-AC Sleeper₹1490
AC Sleeper₹2140
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2650
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Train
Sleeper₹590
Economy₹960
Third AC₹1330
Second AC₹1890
First AC₹2630
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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: Hardoi to Giridih

929 km · ~19h 35m · About 19h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Hardoi

    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. 160 km · 3h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 310

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

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 460

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

  5. 160 km · 3h 12m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 619

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 769

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

  7. 160 km · 3h 12m 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: Hardoi to Giridih

929 km · ~20h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Hardoi

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

  2. Hardoi → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~929 km

    ~20h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,020–₹2,650

  3. 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: Hardoi to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Hardoi for Hardoi, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 21h 55m in total

Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
06:35 AMSharma
11h 6m84 stops
05:41 PMDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 1h 19m wait

Danapur Giridih Express#83112 · Express
07:00 PMDanapur
9h 30m45 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

1 change · 21h 55m in total

Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
06:35 AMSharma
16h 6m127 stops
10:41 PMMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 39m wait

Madhupur Giridih Pass#53511 · Passenger
03:20 AMMadhupur Jn
1h 10m6 stops
04:30 AMGiridih

1 change · 21h 55m in total

Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
06:35 AMSharma
16h 18m128 stops
10:53 PMJoramow

Change trains at Joramow — about 1h 58m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
12:51 AMJoramow
3h 39m4 stops
04:30 AMGiridih

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

Hardoi to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Hardoi to Giridih is about 929 km by road, roughly 18.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 929 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹10,320 · Sedan ₹12,180 · SUV ₹15,940 · Innova / MUV ₹17,850 · Tempo Traveller ₹20,740
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,020 · AC Seater ₹1,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,490 · AC Sleeper ₹2,140 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹590 · Economy ₹960 · Third AC ₹1,330 · Second AC ₹1,890 · First AC ₹2,630

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

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