There are 5 ways to get from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain 13005 / ...
2h 28m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansolbus
5h 15m₹208–258Drive 207 km
- Drive from Howrah Bridge to Āsansolcar 207 km
3h 17m₹2,342–3,383Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah Bridge to Āsansoltaxi 207 km
3h 17m₹4,600–5,500Bus via Central Avenue
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Asansolbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Asansol
5h 21m
Howrah Bridge to Āsansol by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol is to bus which costs ₹200 - ₹260 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bus Stand and arriving at Asansol via Kolkata Esplanade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Asansol Jn. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Howrah Bridge and Āsansol is 201 km. The road distance is 207 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Howrah Bridge to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Howrah Bridge to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹200 - ₹260 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Howrah Bridge, India and Āsansol, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansol hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–230 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 Kolkata Esplanade to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–230
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,600–5,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Howrah Bridge to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Asansol station.
Howrah Bridge to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Bridge to Āsansol is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Howrah Bridge to Āsansol.
There are 28+ hotels available in Āsansol.