Itanagar to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 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: Itanagar to Giridih
1040 km · ~22h 48m · About 21h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Itanagar
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.
47 km · 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 347Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 497Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 647Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
47 km · 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 693Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 843Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 993Look 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: Itanagar to Giridih
1040 km · ~23h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Itanagar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Itanagar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Itanagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~520 km
~11h 33m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510
- Change buses at a major city (around km 520)
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.
- change point 1 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~520 km
~11h 33m|Tentative fare ₹570–₹1,510
- 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: Itanagar to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Mariani Jn (about 85 km away) for Itanagar, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 28h 45m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 36h 5m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 24m wait
1 change · 42h 5m in total
Change trains at Andal Jn — about 9h 45m 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
Itanagar to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Itanagar to Giridih is about 1040 km by road, roughly 20.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1040 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹11,540 · Sedan ₹13,620 · SUV ₹17,830 · Innova / MUV ₹19,960 · Tempo Traveller ₹23,180
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,140 · AC Seater ₹1,870 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,660 · AC Sleeper ₹2,390 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,960
- Train: Sleeper ₹650 · Economy ₹1,070 · Third AC ₹1,490 · Second AC ₹2,110 · First AC ₹2,940
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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