Chaibasa to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chaibasa, Jharkhand to Asansol, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Chaibasa to Asansol
226 km · ~4h 51m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Chaibasa
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near KendaAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
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: Chaibasa to Asansol
226 km · ~5h 1m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Chaibasa
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chaibasa. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chaibasa → Asansol
AC Seater / Volvo · ~226 km
~5h 1m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹680
- Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, 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: Chaibasa to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Barabambo for Chaibasa, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 7h 18m in total
Change trains at Sini Jn — about 3h 16m wait
1 change · 7h 18m in total
Change trains at Sini Jn — about 3h 16m wait
1 change · 7h 24m in total
Change trains at Kandra — about 2h 31m 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.
Transport Options
Chaibasa to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Chaibasa to Asansol is about 226 km by road, roughly 4.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Jamshedpur and Purulia.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 226 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,590 · Sedan ₹3,040 · SUV ₹3,990 · Innova / MUV ₹4,490 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,270
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹410 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹360 · AC Sleeper ₹520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹680
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹480 · First AC ₹660
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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