Asansol to Shantiniketan
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Asansol, West Bengal to Shantiniketan, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Asansol to Shantiniketan
97 km · ~1h 56m · About 2h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Asansol
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
97 km · 1h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in ShantiniketanShantiniketan, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Asansol to Shantiniketan
97 km · ~2h 9m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Asansol
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Asansol. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Asansol → Shantiniketan
Non-AC or AC Seater · ~97 km
~2h 9m|Tentative fare ₹110–₹320
- Arrive in Shantiniketan
Shantiniketan, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Asansol to Shantiniketan
Nearest railway stations: Asansol Jn for Asansol, Prantik for Shantiniketan.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 3h 32m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 1h 36m wait
1 change · 3h 32m in total
Change trains at Talit — about 1h 28m wait
1 change · 3h 32m in total
Change trains at Gangpur — about 1h 5m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Asansol to Shantiniketan: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Asansol to Shantiniketan is about 97 km by road, roughly 1.9 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 97 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹5,855 · Ertiga ₹7,430 · Innova ₹7,745 · Innova Crysta ₹9,570 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹13,100
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹110 · AC Seater ₹170 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹160 · AC Sleeper ₹220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹320
- Train: Sleeper ₹90 · Economy ₹130 · Third AC ₹170 · Second AC ₹220 · First AC ₹300
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Asansol to Shantiniketan. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Durgapur50 km from Asansol
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