Darjeeling to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Darjeeling, West Bengal 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: Darjeeling to Asansol
513 km · ~10h 56m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Darjeeling
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
107 km · 2h 8m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 257Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 407Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Darjeeling to Asansol
513 km · ~11h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Darjeeling
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Darjeeling. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Darjeeling → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~513 km
~11h 24m|Tentative fare ₹560–₹1,490
- 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: Darjeeling to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Darjeeling, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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
Darjeeling to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Darjeeling to Asansol is about 513 km by road, roughly 10.3 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 513 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,740 · Sedan ₹6,770 · SUV ₹8,870 · Innova / MUV ₹9,950 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,590
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹560 · AC Seater ₹920 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹820 · AC Sleeper ₹1,180 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,490
- Train: Sleeper ₹340 · Economy ₹540 · Third AC ₹750 · Second AC ₹1,060 · First AC ₹1,470
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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