There are 5 ways to get from Āsansol to Kolkata by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jntrain 11447 / ...
3h 21m₹180–1,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanadebus
4h 30m₹170–220Drive 208.5 km
- Drive from Āsansol to Kolkatacar 208.5 km
3h 2m₹2,353–3,398Taxi
- Take the taxi from Āsansol to Kolkatataxi 208.5 km
3h 2m₹4,600–5,500Bus via Durgapur
- Take the bus from Asansol to Durgapurbus Asansol
- Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Durgapur
5h 7m
Āsansol to Kolkata by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Āsansol to Kolkata is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹220 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Āsansol to Kolkata is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs ₹2,300 - ₹3,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Asansol and arriving at Kolkata Esplanade. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Asansol Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Āsansol and Kolkata is 200 km. The road distance is 208.5 km.
The best way to get from Āsansol to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jn takes 3h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Āsansol to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Asansol station.
Āsansol to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Asansol Jn station.
The best way to get from Āsansol to Kolkata is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹170 - ₹220 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Āsansol, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanade hourly. Tickets cost ₹170–220 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Express Line also services this route every 30 minutes.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–220
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
Doorstep Cab
- Phone
- +91 98 32 20 11 85
Ghumaakar Cabs
- Phone
- +91 80 01 51 60 00
- Website
- ghumaakarcabs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Āsansol to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Āsansol to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Āsansol to Kolkata is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Āsansol to Kolkata.
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