Jalpaiguri to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jalpaiguri, 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: Jalpaiguri to Giridih
464 km · ~9h 57m · About 9h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Jalpaiguri
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.
82 km · 1h 38m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 232Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 382Look 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: Jalpaiguri to Giridih
464 km · ~10h 19m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Jalpaiguri
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jalpaiguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Jalpaiguri → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~464 km
~10h 19m|Tentative fare ₹510–₹1,350
- 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: Jalpaiguri to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Jalpaiguri Road for Jalpaiguri, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 16h 19m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 16h 20m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 19h 21m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 4h 40m 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
Jalpaiguri to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Jalpaiguri to Giridih is about 464 km by road, roughly 9.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 464 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,200 · Sedan ₹6,130 · SUV ₹8,040 · Innova / MUV ₹9,020 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,510
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹510 · AC Seater ₹840 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹740 · AC Sleeper ₹1,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,350
- Train: Sleeper ₹310 · Economy ₹490 · Third AC ₹680 · Second AC ₹960 · First AC ₹1,330
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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