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Nellore to Giridih

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

1649 kmDistance
33 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹18240
Sedan₹21540
SUV₹28180
Innova / MUV₹31530
Tempo Traveller₹36580
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1810
AC Seater₹2970
Non-AC Sleeper₹2640
AC Sleeper₹3790
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4670
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Train
Sleeper₹1020
Economy₹1680
Third AC₹2340
Second AC₹3330
First AC₹4650
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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: Nellore to Giridih

1649 km · ~35h 39m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Nellore

    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. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 412

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 562

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 712

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

  7. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 825

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 975

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1125

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

  10. 112 km · 2h 15m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1237

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1387

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1537

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

  13. 112 km · 2h 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: Nellore to Giridih

1649 km · ~36h 40m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Nellore

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

  2. Nellore → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 825)

    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) · ~825 km

    ~18h 20m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,360

  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: Nellore to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Nellore South for Nellore, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 32h 23m in total

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
08:57 AMVedayapalem
29h 34m260 stops
02:31 PM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 1h 49m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53517 · Passenger
04:20 PMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
05:20 PMGiridih

1 change · 35h 9m in total

YESVANTPUR - BHAGALPUR Anga SF Exp#12253 · Superfast
10:21 PMVedayapalem
28h 40m330 stops
03:01 AM+2dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 29m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53513 · Passenger
08:30 AMMadhupur Jn
1h6 stops
09:30 AMGiridih

1 change · 37h 33m in total

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
08:57 AMVedayapalem
29h 34m260 stops
02:31 PM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 4m wait

MADHUPUR GIRIDIH PASS#53519 · Passenger
09:35 PMMadhupur Jn
55m6 stops
10:30 PMGiridih

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

Nellore to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Nellore to Giridih is about 1649 km by road, roughly 33 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1649 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹18,240 · Sedan ₹21,540 · SUV ₹28,180 · Innova / MUV ₹31,530 · Tempo Traveller ₹36,580
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,810 · AC Seater ₹2,970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,640 · AC Sleeper ₹3,790 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,670
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,020 · Economy ₹1,680 · Third AC ₹2,340 · Second AC ₹3,330 · First AC ₹4,650

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

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