Dhaka to Giridih by bus
Giridih lies 420 km (261 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 47 min including stops, over roughly 512 km (318 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Giridih | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 114,533 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 305 m (1,001 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Giridih are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 7 h 47 min journey lands only 7 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Giridih
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Dhaka to Giridih
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Staying in Giridih
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Common questions
How far is Giridih from Dhaka?
420 km (261 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 512 km (318 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Giridih by bus?
About 7 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Giridih?
Giridih is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Giridih?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.