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Katni to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katni, Madhya Pradesh to Asansol, West Bengal.

873 kmDistance
17.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹9700
Sedan₹11450
SUV₹14990
Innova / MUV₹16790
Tempo Traveller₹19510
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹960
AC Seater₹1570
Non-AC Sleeper₹1400
AC Sleeper₹2010
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹2490
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Train
Sleeper₹550
Economy₹900
Third AC₹1250
Second AC₹1780
First AC₹2470
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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: Katni to Asansol

873 km · ~18h 48m · About 17h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Katni

    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. 137 km · 2h 44m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 437

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 587

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 737

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

  7. 137 km · 2h 44m 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: Katni to Asansol

873 km · ~19h 24m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Katni

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

  2. Katni → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~873 km

    ~19h 24m|Tentative fare ₹960–₹2,490

  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: Katni to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Katni for Katni, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

Direct trains

JABALPUR - KOL HOWRAH Shaktipunj Exp#11447 · Express
01:48 AMMadhavnagar Roa
22h 51m140 stops
12:39 AM+1dAsansol Jn
MUMBAI CST - ASANSOL SF Exp#12362 · Superfast
03:55 AMKatni
19h 20m176 stops
11:15 PMAsansol Jn
Shipra Express#19305 · Express
11:35 AMKatni
16h 12m118 stops
03:47 AM+1dAsansol Jn
MUMBAI CST - HOWRAH Mail (via Allahabad)#12322 · Superfast
02:40 PMKatni
17h 35m137 stops
08:15 AM+1dAsansol Jn

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

Katni to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Katni to Asansol is about 873 km by road, roughly 17.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 873 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹9,700 · Sedan ₹11,450 · SUV ₹14,990 · Innova / MUV ₹16,790 · Tempo Traveller ₹19,510
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹960 · AC Seater ₹1,570 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,400 · AC Sleeper ₹2,010 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,490
  • Train: Sleeper ₹550 · Economy ₹900 · Third AC ₹1,250 · Second AC ₹1,780 · First AC ₹2,470

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

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