Kozhikode to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kozhikode, Kerala 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: Kozhikode to Giridih
2361 km · ~51h 13m · About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kozhikode
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.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 394Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 544Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 694Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 787Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1087Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1181Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1331Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1481Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1574Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1724Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1874Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
94 km · 1h 52m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1968Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2118Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2268Look 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: Kozhikode to Giridih
2361 km · ~52h 27m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kozhikode
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kozhikode. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kozhikode → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 787)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1574)
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 2 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~787 km
~17h 29m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,250
- 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: Kozhikode to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Kozhikode for Kozhikode, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 56h 44m in total
Change trains at Chennai Central — about 3h wait
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 7h 28m wait
2 changes · 64h 15m in total
Change trains at Ernakulam Jn — about 6h 54m wait
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 4m wait
2 changes · 70h 15m in total
Change trains at Ernakulam Jn — about 6h 54m wait
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 10h 43m 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
Kozhikode to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kozhikode to Giridih is about 2361 km by road, roughly 47.2 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2361 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,070 · Sedan ₹30,790 · SUV ₹40,290 · Innova / MUV ₹45,060 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,240
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,600 · AC Seater ₹4,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · AC Sleeper ₹5,430 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,660
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,450 · Economy ₹2,390 · Third AC ₹3,340 · Second AC ₹4,750 · First AC ₹6,640
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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