Katihar to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar 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: Katihar to Giridih
258 km · ~5h 30m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BankaAbout 150 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: Katihar to Giridih
258 km · ~5h 44m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → Giridih
AC Seater / Volvo · ~258 km
~5h 44m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹770
Usual tea / meal halts: Deoghar (~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: Katihar to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 43m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 12h 45m in total
Change trains at Aunta Halt — about 2h 31m wait
1 change · 13h 30m in total
Change trains at Rampur Dumra — about 1h 22m 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
Katihar to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Giridih is about 258 km by road, roughly 5.2 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bhagalpur and Deoghar.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 258 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,940 · Sedan ₹3,450 · SUV ₹4,540 · Innova / MUV ₹5,100 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹770
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹550 · First AC ₹750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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