Howrah to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Howrah, 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: Howrah to Asansol
231 km · ~4h 57m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Howrah
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SonamukhiAbout 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: Howrah to Asansol
231 km · ~5h 8m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Howrah
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Howrah. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Howrah → Asansol
AC Seater / Volvo · ~231 km
~5h 8m|Tentative fare ₹250–₹700
Usual tea / meal halts: Durgapur (~170 km)
- 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: Howrah to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Howrah, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
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
Howrah to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Howrah to Asansol is about 231 km by road, roughly 4.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Durgapur.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 231 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹2,640 · Sedan ₹3,100 · SUV ₹4,080 · Innova / MUV ₹4,590 · Tempo Traveller ₹5,380
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹250 · AC Seater ₹420 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹370 · AC Sleeper ₹530 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹700
- Train: Sleeper ₹170 · Economy ₹260 · Third AC ₹350 · Second AC ₹490 · First AC ₹680
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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