There are 4 ways to get from Howrah to Āsansol by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Howrah to Āsansol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Āsansol is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹230 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Āsansol is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata Esplanade and arriving at Asansol. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
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 and Āsansol is 200 km. The road distance is 206.4 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Āsansol without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs hourly.
Howrah to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Howrah to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Āsansol is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹230 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Howrah, 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. Maharani Travels also services this route every 20 minutes.
- 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 16m
- 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 to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Asansol station.
Howrah to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Āsansol is 206 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Howrah to Āsansol.
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