There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Āsansol by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Asansol Jntrain 12313 / ...
2h 26m₹180–1,400Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata Esplanade to Asansolbus
4h 25m₹180–230Drive 211.5 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Āsansolcar 211.5 km
3h 24m₹2,386–3,446Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Āsansoltaxi 211.5 km
3h 24m₹4,700–6,000Bus via Durgapur
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Durgapurbus Kolkata, West Bengal - Durgapur
- Take the bus from Durgapur to Asansolbus Durgapur
5h 21m
Kolkata to Āsansol by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Āsansol is to bus which costs ₹180 - ₹230 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Āsansol is to train which takes 2h 26m 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 Sealdah and arriving at Asansol Jn. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Kolkata and Āsansol is 208 km. The road distance is 211.5 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Āsansol without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Sealdah to Asansol Jn takes 2h 26m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Kolkata to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata Esplanade station.
Kolkata to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Sealdah station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Āsansol is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹180 - ₹230 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Āsansol, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Sealdah to Asansol Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 26m. 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 Sealdah to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- 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
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- shyamolibus.com
Bus from Durgapur to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹700–2,800
- Website
- https://www.shyamolibus.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–6,000
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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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Āsansol bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Asansol station.
Kolkata to Āsansol train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Āsansol is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kolkata to Āsansol.
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