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Chennai to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Asansol, West Bengal.

1787 kmDistance

35.7 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹19760

Sedan₹23330

SUV₹30530

Innova / MUV₹34150

Tempo Traveller₹39610

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1970

AC Seater₹3220

Non-AC Sleeper₹2860

AC Sleeper₹4110

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5050

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Train

Sleeper₹1100

Economy₹1820

Third AC₹2530

Second AC₹3600

First AC₹5030

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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.

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By Car: Chennai to Asansol

1787 km · ~38h 24m · About 36h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Chennai
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 447
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 597
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 747
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 894
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1044
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1194
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1340
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1490
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1640
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
147 km · 2h 56m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, West Bengal
Hotels in Asansol

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: Chennai to Asansol

1787 km · ~39h 44m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Chennai
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Chennai → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
Search buses Chennai to Asansol
Change buses at a major city (around km 894)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
change point 1 → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~894 km
~19h 52m|Tentative fare ₹980–₹2,550
Search buses Chennai to Asansol
Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, West Bengal
Hotels in Asansol

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Chennai to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Chennai Central for Chennai, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

Direct trains

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express

06:20 AMChennai Central

30h 40m278 stops

01:00 PM^+1dAsansol Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

Chennai-NewJalpaiguri SF Express#12753 · Superfast

11:00 AMChennai Central

29h 15m273 stops

04:15 PM^+1dAsansol Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

CHENNAI EGMORE - DIBRUGARH Weekly Exp#15929 · Express

10:30 PMChennai Egmore

33h 15m309 stops

07:45 AM^+2dAsansol Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

CHENNAI EGMORE - GUWAHATI Exp#15629 · Express

10:30 PMChennai Egmore

33h 15m308 stops

07:45 AM^+2dAsansol Jn

2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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