There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Āsansol by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jntrain 13505
7h 15m₹230–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansolbus
9h 12m₹300–422Drive 272.7 km
- Drive from Contai to Āsansolcar 272.7 km
4h 1m₹3,066–4,428Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Āsansoltaxi 272.7 km
4h 1m₹6,000–7,500Train via Kolkata
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain 12858 / ...
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain 13021 / ...
7h 33m₹344–2,753
Contai to Āsansol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Āsansol is to bus which costs ₹300 - ₹430 and takes 9h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Āsansol is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹3,000 - ₹4,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Āsansol. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Asansol via Netaji Indoor Stadium and Kolkata Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Asansol Jn. Services depart once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Contai and Āsansol is 340 km. The road distance is 272.7 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Āsansol without a car is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800.
The train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jn takes 7h 15m including transfers and departs once a week.
Contai to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Āsansol is to train which takes 7h 15m and costs ₹230 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹300 - ₹430 and takes 9h 12m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Āsansol, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹230–1,800 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Asansol via Kolkata Esplanade, Netaji Indoor Stadium, KC Das More, and Kolkata Esplanade in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
Bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–230
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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More Questions & Answers
Contai to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Contai to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Āsansol is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Contai to Āsansol.
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