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Jowai to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Jowai, Meghalaya to Asansol, West Bengal.

731 kmDistance
14.6 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹8140
Sedan₹9600
SUV₹12580
Innova / MUV₹14090
Tempo Traveller₹16380
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹800
AC Seater₹1320
Non-AC Sleeper₹1170
AC Sleeper₹1680
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2100
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Train
Sleeper₹470
Economy₹760
Third AC₹1050
Second AC₹1490
First AC₹2080
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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.

Route Map

By Car: Jowai to Asansol

731 km · ~15h 57m · About 15h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Jowai

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 366

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 516

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 666

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 66 km · 1h 19m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Asansol

    Asansol, 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: Jowai to Asansol

731 km · ~16h 15m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Jowai

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Jowai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Jowai → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~731 km

    ~16h 15m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,100

  3. 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: Jowai to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Barahu (about 75 km away) for Jowai, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

Direct trains

DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp#15906 · Express
10:45 AMKamrup Khetri
20h 29m173 stops
07:14 AM+1dAndal Jn
DIBRUGARH - CHENNAI EGMORE Weekly Exp#15930 · Express
12:47 PMKamrup Khetri
21h 33m162 stops
10:20 AM+1dAsansol Jn
DIBRUGARH - JHAJHA Exp#15942 · Express
05:00 PMKamrup Khetri
21h 40m127 stops
02:40 PM+1dKalipahari

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

Jowai to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Jowai to Asansol is about 731 km by road, roughly 14.6 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 731 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹8,140 · Sedan ₹9,600 · SUV ₹12,580 · Innova / MUV ₹14,090 · Tempo Traveller ₹16,380
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹800 · AC Seater ₹1,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,170 · AC Sleeper ₹1,680 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,100
  • Train: Sleeper ₹470 · Economy ₹760 · Third AC ₹1,050 · Second AC ₹1,490 · First AC ₹2,080

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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