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Leh to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Leh, Ladakh to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1812 kmDistance
36.2 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹20030
Sedan₹23660
SUV₹30950
Innova / MUV₹34630
Tempo Traveller₹40160
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1990
AC Seater₹3260
Non-AC Sleeper₹2900
AC Sleeper₹4170
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5120
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Train
Sleeper₹1120
Economy₹1840
Third AC₹2570
Second AC₹3650
First AC₹5100
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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: Leh to Giridih

1812 km · ~39h 34m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Leh

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 362

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 512

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 662

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 725

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 875

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1025

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1087

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1237

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1387

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  13. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1450

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1600

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1750

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  16. 62 km · 1h 15m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Giridih

    Giridih, Jharkhand

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: Leh to Giridih

1812 km · ~40h 16m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Leh

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Leh. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Leh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 906)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~906 km

    ~20h 8m|Tentative fare ₹1,000–₹2,590

  5. 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: Leh to Giridih

There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.

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

Leh to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Leh to Giridih is about 1812 km by road, roughly 36.2 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1812 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹20,030 · Sedan ₹23,660 · SUV ₹30,950 · Innova / MUV ₹34,630 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,160
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,990 · AC Seater ₹3,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,900 · AC Sleeper ₹4,170 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,120
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,120 · Economy ₹1,840 · Third AC ₹2,570 · Second AC ₹3,650 · First AC ₹5,100

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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