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Rupnagar to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rupnagar, Punjab to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1589 kmDistance
31.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹17580
Sedan₹20760
SUV₹27160
Innova / MUV₹30390
Tempo Traveller₹35260
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1750
AC Seater₹2860
Non-AC Sleeper₹2540
AC Sleeper₹3650
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4500
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Train
Sleeper₹980
Economy₹1620
Third AC₹2250
Second AC₹3210
First AC₹4480
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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: Rupnagar to Giridih

1589 km · ~34h 27m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rupnagar

    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. 97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 397

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 547

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 697

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

  7. 97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 795

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 945

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1095

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

  10. 97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1192

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1342

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1492

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

  13. 97 km · 1h 57m 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: Rupnagar to Giridih

1589 km · ~35h 20m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rupnagar

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

  2. Rupnagar → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km

    ~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 795)

    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) · ~795 km

    ~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280

  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: Rupnagar to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Rupnagar for Rupnagar, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 51m in total

NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp#12326 · Superfast
07:29 AMKiratpur Sahib
27h 1m273 stops
10:30 AM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 50m wait

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

1 change · 39h 1m in total

NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp#12326 · Superfast
07:29 AMKiratpur Sahib
27h 1m273 stops
10:30 AM+1dMadhupur Jn

Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 11h 5m wait

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

1 change · 45h 1m in total

NANGAL DAM - KOLKATA CHITPUR Gurumukhi Exp#12326 · Superfast
07:29 AMKiratpur Sahib
22h 29m207 stops
05:58 AM+1dDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 13h 2m wait

Danapur Giridih Express#83112 · Express
07:00 PMDanapur
9h 30m45 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

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

Rupnagar to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rupnagar to Giridih is about 1589 km by road, roughly 31.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1589 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹17,580 · Sedan ₹20,760 · SUV ₹27,160 · Innova / MUV ₹30,390 · Tempo Traveller ₹35,260
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,750 · AC Seater ₹2,860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,540 · AC Sleeper ₹3,650 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,500
  • Train: Sleeper ₹980 · Economy ₹1,620 · Third AC ₹2,250 · Second AC ₹3,210 · First AC ₹4,480

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

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