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Sonipat to Giridih

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

1387 kmDistance
27.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15360
Sedan₹18130
SUV₹23730
Innova / MUV₹26550
Tempo Traveller₹30810
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1530
AC Seater₹2500
Non-AC Sleeper₹2220
AC Sleeper₹3190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3930
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Train
Sleeper₹860
Economy₹1420
Third AC₹1970
Second AC₹2800
First AC₹3910
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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: Sonipat to Giridih

1387 km · ~30h 24m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Sonipat

    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. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 347

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 497

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 647

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

  7. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 694

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 844

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 994

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

  10. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1040

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1190

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1340

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

  13. 47 km · 56m 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: Sonipat to Giridih

1387 km · ~30h 50m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Sonipat

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

  2. Sonipat → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 694)

    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) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  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: Sonipat to Giridih

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 1m in total

Amritsar - Sealdah Superfast Express#12380 · Superfast
05:29 PMSandal Kalan
20h 4m182 stops
01:33 PM+1dSitarampur

Change trains at Sitarampur — about 10h 19m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
11:52 PMSitarampur
4h 38m12 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

1 change · 47h 49m in total

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast
04:41 AMSandal Kalan
24h 19m189 stops
05:00 AM+1dDurgapur

Change trains at Durgapur — about 17h 49m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
10:49 PMDurgapur
5h 41m19 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

Sonipat to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Sonipat to Giridih is about 1387 km by road, roughly 27.7 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1387 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,360 · Sedan ₹18,130 · SUV ₹23,730 · Innova / MUV ₹26,550 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,810
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,530 · AC Seater ₹2,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,220 · AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,930
  • Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,420 · Third AC ₹1,970 · Second AC ₹2,800 · First AC ₹3,910

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

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