Howrah to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, West Bengal 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: Howrah to Giridih
347 km · ~7h 36m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SonamukhiAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near DhanbadAbout 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Howrah to Giridih
347 km · ~7h 43m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → Giridih
AC Seater / Volvo · ~347 km
~7h 43m|Tentative fare ₹380–₹1,020
Usual tea / meal halts: Durgapur (~170 km)
- 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: Howrah to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Giridih for Giridih.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 25m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 20m wait
1 change · 9h 10m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 26m wait
1 change · 9h 20m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 51m 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
Howrah to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Howrah to Giridih is about 347 km by road, roughly 6.9 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bardhaman and Asansol.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 347 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,920 · Sedan ₹4,610 · SUV ₹6,050 · Innova / MUV ₹6,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,930
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹380 · AC Seater ₹620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹560 · AC Sleeper ₹800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,020
- Train: Sleeper ₹240 · Economy ₹380 · Third AC ₹520 · Second AC ₹720 · First AC ₹1,000
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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