Kanpur to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kanpur, Uttar 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: Kanpur to Giridih
846 km · ~18h 15m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kanpur
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.
123 km · 2h 28m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723Look 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: Kanpur to Giridih
846 km · ~18h 48m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kanpur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kanpur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kanpur → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~846 km
~18h 48m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
- 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: Kanpur to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Kanpur Central for Kanpur, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 15h 50m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 57m wait
1 change · 18h 2m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 7m wait
1 change · 19h 54m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 16m 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
Kanpur to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kanpur to Giridih is about 846 km by road, roughly 16.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 846 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,410 · Sedan ₹11,100 · SUV ₹14,530 · Innova / MUV ₹16,270 · Tempo Traveller ₹18,910
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹930 · AC Seater ₹1,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,350 · AC Sleeper ₹1,950 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,420
- Train: Sleeper ₹540 · Economy ₹880 · Third AC ₹1,210 · Second AC ₹1,720 · First AC ₹2,400
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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