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Kapurthala to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kapurthala, Punjab to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1740 kmDistance
34.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹19240
Sedan₹22720
SUV₹29730
Innova / MUV₹33260
Tempo Traveller₹38580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1910
AC Seater₹3130
Non-AC Sleeper₹2780
AC Sleeper₹4000
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4920
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Train
Sleeper₹1070
Economy₹1770
Third AC₹2470
Second AC₹3510
First AC₹4900
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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: Kapurthala to Giridih

1740 km · ~37h 28m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kapurthala

    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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 435

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 585

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 735

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

  7. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 870

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1020

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1170

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

  10. 135 km · 2h 42m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1305

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1455

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1605

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

  13. 135 km · 2h 42m 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: Kapurthala to Giridih

1740 km · ~38h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kapurthala

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

  2. Kapurthala → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km

    ~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 870)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~870 km

    ~19h 20m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  5. 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: Kapurthala to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Hamira for Kapurthala, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 15m in total

Amritsar Howrah Mail#13006 · Mail
07:15 PMBeas
31h 25m231 stops
02:40 AM+2dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 40m wait

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

1 change · 34h 45m in total

AKAL TAKHT Express#12318 · Superfast
06:35 AMBeas
27h 59m287 stops
10:34 AM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 46m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

1 change · 38h 15m in total

Amritsar Howrah Mail#13006 · Mail
07:15 PMBeas
31h 25m231 stops
02:40 AM+2dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 50m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53513 · Passenger
08:30 AMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
09:30 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

Kapurthala to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kapurthala to Giridih is about 1740 km by road, roughly 34.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1740 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,240 · Sedan ₹22,720 · SUV ₹29,730 · Innova / MUV ₹33,260 · Tempo Traveller ₹38,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,910 · AC Seater ₹3,130 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,780 · AC Sleeper ₹4,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,920
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,070 · Economy ₹1,770 · Third AC ₹2,470 · Second AC ₹3,510 · First AC ₹4,900

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

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