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Manali to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Manali, Himachal Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1643 kmDistance
32.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18170
Sedan₹21460
SUV₹28080
Innova / MUV₹31420
Tempo Traveller₹36450
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1810
AC Seater₹2960
Non-AC Sleeper₹2630
AC Sleeper₹3780
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4650
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1670
Third AC₹2330
Second AC₹3320
First AC₹4630
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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: Manali to Giridih

1643 km · ~35h 32m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Manali

    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. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 411

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 561

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 711

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

  7. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 822

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 972

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1122

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

  10. 111 km · 2h 13m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1232

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1382

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1532

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

  13. 111 km · 2h 13m 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: Manali to Giridih

1643 km · ~36h 32m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Manali

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

  2. Manali → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~822 km

    ~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 822)

    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) · ~822 km

    ~18h 16m|Tentative fare ₹900–₹2,350

  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: Manali to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Joginder Nagar (about 47 km away) for Manali, Giridih for 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

Manali to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Manali to Giridih is about 1643 km by road, roughly 32.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1643 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,170 · Sedan ₹21,460 · SUV ₹28,080 · Innova / MUV ₹31,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,450
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,630 · AC Sleeper ₹3,780 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,650
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,670 · Third AC ₹2,330 · Second AC ₹3,320 · First AC ₹4,630

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

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