Rupnagar to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Rupnagar, Punjab 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: Rupnagar to Giridih
1589 km · ~34h 27m · About 32h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Rupnagar
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 397Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 547Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 697Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 795Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 945Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1095Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
97 km · 1h 57m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1192Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1342Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1492Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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.
- 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.
- Rupnagar → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- 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.
- change point 1 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~795 km
~17h 40m|Tentative fare ₹870–₹2,280
- 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
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 50m wait
1 change · 39h 1m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 11h 5m wait
1 change · 45h 1m in total
Change trains at Danapur — about 13h 2m 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
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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