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Ratlam to Giridih

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

1495 kmDistance

29.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹16550

Sedan₹19540

SUV₹25570

Innova / MUV₹28610

Tempo Traveller₹33190

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1640

AC Seater₹2690

Non-AC Sleeper₹2390

AC Sleeper₹3440

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4240

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Train

Sleeper₹930

Economy₹1530

Third AC₹2120

Second AC₹3020

First AC₹4220

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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: Ratlam to Giridih

1495 km · ~32h 34m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Ratlam
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.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 374
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 524
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 674
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 748
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 898
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1048
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1121
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1271
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1421
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
74 km · 1h 29m 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: Ratlam to Giridih

1495 km · ~33h 14m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Ratlam
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Ratlam. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Ratlam → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~748 km
~16h 37m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
Search buses Ratlam to Giridih
Change buses at a major city (around km 748)
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) · ~748 km
~16h 37m|Tentative fare ₹820–₹2,140
Search buses Ratlam 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: Ratlam to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Ratlam Jn for Ratlam, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 46h 55m in total

GANDHIDHAM - HOWRAH Garbha Exp#12937 · Superfast

05:35 AMRaoti

28h 22m254 stops

09:57 AM^+1dSitarampur

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 13h 55m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express

11:52 PMSitarampur

4h 38m12 stops

04:30 AM^+1dGiridih

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 46h 56m in total

Ahmedabad-Asansol (Weekly) SF Parasnath Express#12941 · Superfast

05:34 AMRaoti

28h 36m221 stops

10:10 AM^+1dSitarampur

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 13h 42m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express

11:52 PMSitarampur

4h 38m12 stops

04:30 AM^+1dGiridih

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 49h 4m in total

Azimabad Express#12947 · Superfast

03:26 AMRaoti

24h 14m186 stops

03:40 AM^+1dDanapur

3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Danapur — about 15h 20m wait

Danapur Giridih Express#83112 · Express

07:00 PMDanapur

9h 30m45 stops

04:30 AM^+1dGiridih

SLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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