Katihar to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar 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: Katihar to Asansol
279 km · ~5h 55m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near BasukinathAbout 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: Katihar to Asansol
279 km · ~6h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → Asansol
AC Seater / Volvo · ~279 km
~6h 12m|Tentative fare ₹310–₹830
Usual tea / meal halts: Dumka (~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: Katihar to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 8h 56m in total
Change trains at Barauni Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 8h 58m in total
Change trains at Barauni Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 9h 7m in total
Change trains at Rampur Hat — about 1h 38m 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
Katihar to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Asansol is about 279 km by road, roughly 5.6 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dumka.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 279 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,170 · Sedan ₹3,730 · SUV ₹4,890 · Innova / MUV ₹5,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹6,440
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹310 · AC Seater ₹500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹450 · AC Sleeper ₹640 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹830
- Train: Sleeper ₹200 · Economy ₹310 · Third AC ₹420 · Second AC ₹590 · First AC ₹810
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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