Katni to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya 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: Katni to Giridih
781 km · ~16h 57m · About 16h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katni
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.
91 km · 1h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 391Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 541Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 691Look 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: Katni to Giridih
781 km · ~17h 21m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katni
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katni. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katni → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~781 km
~17h 21m|Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,240
- 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: Katni to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 24h 56m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 50m wait
1 change · 24h 56m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 3h 35m wait
1 change · 24h 56m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 39m 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
Katni to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katni to Giridih is about 781 km by road, roughly 15.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 781 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,690 · Sedan ₹10,250 · SUV ₹13,430 · Innova / MUV ₹15,040 · Tempo Traveller ₹17,480
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹860 · AC Seater ₹1,410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,250 · AC Sleeper ₹1,800 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,240
- Train: Sleeper ₹500 · Economy ₹810 · Third AC ₹1,120 · Second AC ₹1,590 · First AC ₹2,220
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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