Vijayawada to Giridih
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh 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: Vijayawada to Giridih
1348 km · ~28h 58m · About 27h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.
- Start from Vijayawada
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.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 449Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 599Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 749Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
149 km · 2h 59m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 899Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1049Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1199Look 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: Vijayawada to Giridih
1348 km · ~29h 58m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Vijayawada
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Vijayawada. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Vijayawada → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~674 km
~14h 59m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- Change buses at a major city (around km 674)
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) · ~674 km
~14h 59m|Tentative fare ₹740–₹1,940
- 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: Vijayawada to Giridih
Nearest railway stations: Vijayawada Jn for Vijayawada, Giridih for Giridih.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 28h 35m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 1h 49m wait
1 change · 31h 15m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 5h 29m wait
1 change · 33h 45m in total
Change trains at Madhupur Jn — about 7h 4m 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
Vijayawada to Giridih: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Vijayawada to Giridih is about 1348 km by road, roughly 27 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1348 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,930 · Sedan ₹17,620 · SUV ₹23,070 · Innova / MUV ₹25,810 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,960
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,480 · AC Seater ₹2,430 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,160 · AC Sleeper ₹3,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,820
- Train: Sleeper ₹840 · Economy ₹1,380 · Third AC ₹1,920 · Second AC ₹2,730 · First AC ₹3,800
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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