Kolar to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kolar, Karnataka 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: Kolar to Giridih
1948 km · ~42h 18m · About 39h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolar
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.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 390Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 540Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 690Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 779Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 929Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1079Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1169Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1319Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 48m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1558Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1708Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1858Look 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: Kolar to Giridih
1948 km · ~43h 18m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kolar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~974 km
~21h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- Change buses at a major city (around km 974)
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.
- change point 1 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~974 km
~21h 39m|Tentative fare ₹1,070–₹2,780
- 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: Kolar to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Bangarapet for Kolar, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 42h 44m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 29m wait
1 change · 50h 34m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 13h 19m wait
1 change · 50h 50m in total
Change trains at Dankuni — about 6h 14m 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
Kolar to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kolar to Giridih is about 1948 km by road, roughly 39 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1948 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹21,530 · Sedan ₹25,420 · SUV ₹33,270 · Innova / MUV ₹37,210 · Tempo Traveller ₹43,160
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,140 · AC Seater ₹3,510 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,120 · AC Sleeper ₹4,480 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,500
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,200 · Economy ₹1,980 · Third AC ₹2,760 · Second AC ₹3,930 · First AC ₹5,480
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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