Midnapore to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Midnapore, West Bengal 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: Midnapore to Giridih
288 km · ~6h 6m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Midnapore
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near AdraAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Midnapore to Giridih
288 km · ~6h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Midnapore
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Midnapore. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Midnapore → Giridih
AC Seater / Volvo · ~288 km
~6h 24m|Tentative fare ₹320–₹860
Usual tea / meal halts: Adra (~170 km)
- 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: Midnapore to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Kharagpur Jn for Midnapore, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 9h 17m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 1h 49m wait
1 change · 12h 52m in total
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 3h 8m wait
1 change · 12h 52m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 4h 40m 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
Midnapore to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Midnapore to Giridih is about 288 km by road, roughly 5.8 hours of travel time. The road passes near Bankura.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 288 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,270 · Sedan ₹3,840 · SUV ₹5,050 · Innova / MUV ₹5,670 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,640
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹320 · AC Seater ₹520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹460 · AC Sleeper ₹660 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹860
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹320 · Third AC ₹430 · Second AC ₹610 · First AC ₹840
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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