Vadodara to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vadodara, Gujarat 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: Vadodara to Giridih
1763 km · ~37h 56m · About 35h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vadodara
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.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 441Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 591Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 741Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 882Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1032Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1182Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
141 km · 2h 49m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1322Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1472Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1622Look 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: Vadodara to Giridih
1763 km · ~39h 12m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vadodara
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vadodara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vadodara → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~882 km
~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- Change buses at a major city (around km 882)
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) · ~882 km
~19h 36m|Tentative fare ₹970–₹2,520
- 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: Vadodara to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Vadodara Jn for Vadodara, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 50h 35m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 13h 55m wait
1 change · 50h 35m in total
Change trains at Sitarampur — about 13h 42m 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
Vadodara to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Vadodara to Giridih is about 1763 km by road, roughly 35.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1763 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,490 · Sedan ₹23,020 · SUV ₹30,120 · Innova / MUV ₹33,700 · Tempo Traveller ₹39,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,940 · AC Seater ₹3,170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,820 · AC Sleeper ₹4,050 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,090 · Economy ₹1,790 · Third AC ₹2,500 · Second AC ₹3,560 · First AC ₹4,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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