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Ujjain to Giridih

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh to Giridih, Jharkhand.

1399 kmDistance
28 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15490
Sedan₹18290
SUV₹23930
Innova / MUV₹26780
Tempo Traveller₹31080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1540
AC Seater₹2520
Non-AC Sleeper₹2240
AC Sleeper₹3220
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3970
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Train
Sleeper₹870
Economy₹1430
Third AC₹1990
Second AC₹2830
First AC₹3950
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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: Ujjain to Giridih

1399 km · ~30h 39m · About 28h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Ujjain

    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. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 350

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 500

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 650

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

  7. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 700

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 850

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1000

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

  10. 50 km · 1h drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1049

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1199

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1349

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

  13. 50 km · 1h 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: Ujjain to Giridih

1399 km · ~31h 6m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Ujjain

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

  2. Ujjain → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km

    ~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 700)

    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) · ~700 km

    ~15h 33m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010

  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: Ujjain to Giridih

Nearest railway stations: Ujjain Jn for Ujjain, Giridih for Giridih.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 37h 9m in total

Indore-Patna Express#19313 · Express
03:21 PMVikramnagar
24h 49m162 stops
04:10 PM+1dDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 2h 50m wait

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

1 change · 37h 9m in total

Indore-Rajendranagar Express#19321 · Express
03:21 PMVikramnagar
24h 51m171 stops
04:12 PM+1dDanapur

Change trains at Danapur — about 2h 48m wait

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

1 change · 51h 42m in total

Shipra Express#19305 · Express
12:48 AMVikramnagar
27h 53m195 stops
04:41 AM+1dPanagarh

Change trains at Panagarh — about 17h 57m wait

Lal Quila Express Slip#13111-Slip · Express
10:38 PMPanagarh
5h 52m21 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

Ujjain to Giridih: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Ujjain to Giridih is about 1399 km by road, roughly 28 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1399 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,490 · Sedan ₹18,290 · SUV ₹23,930 · Innova / MUV ₹26,780 · Tempo Traveller ₹31,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,540 · AC Seater ₹2,520 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,240 · AC Sleeper ₹3,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,970
  • Train: Sleeper ₹870 · Economy ₹1,430 · Third AC ₹1,990 · Second AC ₹2,830 · First AC ₹3,950

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

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