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Palampur to Giridih

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

1690 kmDistance

33.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18690

Sedan₹22070

SUV₹28880

Innova / MUV₹32310

Tempo Traveller₹37480

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1860

AC Seater₹3040

Non-AC Sleeper₹2700

AC Sleeper₹3890

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4780

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Train

Sleeper₹1040

Economy₹1720

Third AC₹2400

Second AC₹3410

First AC₹4760

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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.

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By Car: Palampur to Giridih

1690 km · ~36h 28m · About 34h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Palampur
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 423
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 573
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 723
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 845
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 995
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1145
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1268
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1418
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1568
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
123 km · 2h 27m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Hotels in Giridih

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: Palampur to Giridih

1690 km · ~37h 34m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km
~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
Search buses Palampur to Giridih
Change buses at a major city (around km 845)
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 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~845 km
~18h 47m|Tentative fare ₹930–₹2,420
Search buses Palampur to Giridih
Arrive in Giridih
Giridih, Jharkhand
Hotels in Giridih

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Palampur to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, 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.

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