Mapusa to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Mapusa, Goa 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: Mapusa to Giridih
2101 km · ~45h 21m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Mapusa
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.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 420Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 570Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 720Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 840Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 990Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1140Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1261Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1411Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1561Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1681Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1831Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1981Look 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: Mapusa to Giridih
2101 km · ~46h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Mapusa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Mapusa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Mapusa → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 700)
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) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1401)
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) · ~700 km
~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010
- 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: Mapusa to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Thivim for Mapusa, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 51h 20m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 1h 50m wait
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 2h 54m wait
2 changes · 55h 30m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 1h 30m wait
Change trains at Rajendra Nagar Bihar — about 6h 37m wait
2 changes · 55h 30m in total
Change trains at Lokmanya Tilak Term — about 4h 45m wait
Change trains at Rajendra Nagar Bihar — about 2h 53m 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
Mapusa to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Mapusa to Giridih is about 2101 km by road, roughly 42 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2101 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,210 · Sedan ₹27,410 · SUV ₹35,870 · Innova / MUV ₹40,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,520
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,310 · AC Seater ₹3,780 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,360 · AC Sleeper ₹4,830 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,930
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,130 · Third AC ₹2,970 · Second AC ₹4,230 · First AC ₹5,910
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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