There are 4 ways to get from Āsansol to Howrah by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12352 / ...
3h 20m₹180–1,400Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanadebus
4h 30m₹170–220Drive 203.7 km
- Drive from Āsansol to Howrahcar 203.7 km
2h 55m₹2,304–3,328Taxi
- Take the taxi from Āsansol to Howrahtaxi 203.7 km
2h 55m₹4,500–5,500
Āsansol to Howrah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Āsansol to Howrah is to bus which costs ₹170 - ₹220 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Āsansol to Howrah is to drive which takes 2h 55m 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 20m.
The distance between Āsansol and Howrah is 200 km. The road distance is 203.7 km.
The best way to get from Āsansol to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ₹180 - ₹1,400.
The train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jn takes 3h 20m including transfers and departs hourly.
Āsansol to Howrah bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Asansol station.
Āsansol to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Asansol Jn station.
The best way to get from Āsansol to Howrah is to train which takes 3h 20m 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 Howrah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jn hourly. Tickets cost ₹180–1,400 and the journey takes 3h 20m. 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 20m
- 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 Asansol to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–220
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–5,500
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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Booking & Getting There
Āsansol to Howrah bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Āsansol to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Howrah Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Āsansol to Howrah is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Āsansol to Howrah.
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