Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih
2607 km · ~56h 8m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Thiruvananthapuram
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.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 435Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 585Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 735Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 869Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1019Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1169Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1304Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1454Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1604Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1738Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1888Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2038Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
135 km · 2h 41m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2173Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2323Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2473Look 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Giridih
2607 km · ~57h 57m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km
~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480
- 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.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km
~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480
- 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.
- change point 2 → Giridih
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~869 km
~19h 19m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,480
- 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
Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 7h 28m wait
1 change · 63h 40m in total
Change trains at Dankuni — about 9h 16m 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
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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