Katra to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katra, Jammu and Kashmir 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: Katra to Asansol
2038 km · ~44h 6m · About 41h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Katra
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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 408Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 558Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 708Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 815Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 965Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1115Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1223Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1373Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1523Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
108 km · 2h 9m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1630Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1780Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1930Look 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: Katra to Asansol
2038 km · ~45h 15m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Katra
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katra. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katra → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- Change buses at a major city (around km 679)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1359)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Asansol. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~679 km
~15h 5m|Tentative fare ₹750–₹1,950
- 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: Katra to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: S M V D Katra for Katra, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 33h 7m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 6h 50m wait
1 change · 35h 52m in total
Change trains at Jammu Tawi — about 50m wait
1 change · 36h 32m in total
Change trains at New Delhi — about 10h 20m 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
Katra to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katra to Asansol is about 2038 km by road, roughly 40.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2038 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,520 · Sedan ₹26,590 · SUV ₹34,800 · Innova / MUV ₹38,920 · Tempo Traveller ₹45,140
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,240 · AC Seater ₹3,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,260 · AC Sleeper ₹4,690 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,760
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,250 · Economy ₹2,070 · Third AC ₹2,880 · Second AC ₹4,110 · First AC ₹5,740
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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