Kota to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan 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: Kota to Giridih
1378 km · ~28h 54m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota
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.
195 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 345Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 495Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 689Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 839Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
195 km · 3h 53m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1034Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1184Look 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: Kota to Giridih
1378 km · ~30h 38m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kota
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kota. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kota → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- Change buses at a major city (around km 689)
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) · ~689 km
~15h 19m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,980
- 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: Kota to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 42h 53m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 13h 55m wait
1 change · 42h 56m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 13h 42m wait
1 change · 45h 11m in total
Change trains at Danapur — about 8h 28m 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
Kota to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Giridih is about 1378 km by road, roughly 27.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1378 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,260 · Sedan ₹18,010 · SUV ₹23,580 · Innova / MUV ₹26,380 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,620
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,520 · AC Seater ₹2,480 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,200 · AC Sleeper ₹3,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,910
- Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,410 · Third AC ₹1,960 · Second AC ₹2,790 · First AC ₹3,890
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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