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Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih

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

2607 kmDistance
52.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28780
Sedan₹33990
SUV₹44470
Innova / MUV₹49730
Tempo Traveller₹57650
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2870
AC Seater₹4690
Non-AC Sleeper₹4170
AC Sleeper₹6000
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7350
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Train
Sleeper₹1590
Economy₹2640
Third AC₹3680
Second AC₹5240
First AC₹7330
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih

2607 km · ~56h 8m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    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. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 435

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 585

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 735

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

  7. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 869

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1019

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1169

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

  10. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1304

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1454

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1604

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

  13. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1738

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1888

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2038

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

  16. 135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2173

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2323

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2473

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

  19. 135 km · 2h 41m 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih

2607 km · ~57h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km

    ~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 869)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km

    ~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1738)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Giridih

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km

    ~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480

  7. 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 60h 25m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
04:05 PMTrivandrum Central
48h 10m424 stops
04:15 PM+2dAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 7h 28m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
11:43 PMAsansol Jn
4h 47m14 stops
04:30 AM+1dGiridih

1 change · 63h 40m in total

RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp#12515 · Superfast
12:50 PMTrivandrum Central
46h 37m470 stops
11:27 AM+2dDankuni

Change trains at Dankuni — about 9h 16m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
08:43 PMDankuni
7h 47m51 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

Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih is about 2607 km by road, roughly 52.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2607 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,780 · Sedan ₹33,990 · SUV ₹44,470 · Innova / MUV ₹49,730 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,650
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,870 · AC Seater ₹4,690 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,170 · AC Sleeper ₹6,000 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,350
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,640 · Third AC ₹3,680 · Second AC ₹5,240 · First AC ₹7,330

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

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