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Kollam to Asansol

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

2574 kmDistance
51.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28410
Sedan₹33560
SUV₹43910
Innova / MUV₹49110
Tempo Traveller₹56930
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2830
AC Seater₹4630
Non-AC Sleeper₹4120
AC Sleeper₹5920
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7260
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Train
Sleeper₹1570
Economy₹2600
Third AC₹3630
Second AC₹5180
First AC₹7240
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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: Kollam to Asansol

2574 km · ~55h 29m · About 51h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Kollam

    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. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 429

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 579

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 729

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

  7. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 858

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1008

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1158

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

  10. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1287

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1437

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1587

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

  13. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1716

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1866

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2016

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

  16. 129 km · 2h 35m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2145

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2295

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2445

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

  19. 129 km · 2h 35m 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: Kollam to Asansol

2574 km · ~57h 12m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Kollam

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

  2. Kollam → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km

    ~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 858)

    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.

  4. change point 1 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km

    ~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1716)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~858 km

    ~19h 4m|Tentative fare ₹940–₹2,450

  7. 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: Kollam to Asansol

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

Direct trains

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
05:50 PMKollam Jn
46h 25m408 stops
04:15 PM+2dAsansol Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 47h 7m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
05:38 PMIravipuram
45h 12m400 stops
02:50 PM+2dAdra Jn

Change trains at Adra Jn — about 45m wait

Purulia Asansol MEMU Passenger#63593 · MEMU
03:35 PMAdra Jn
1h 10m8 stops
04:45 PMAsansol Jn

1 change · 47h 24m in total

Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
05:30 PMIravipuram
28h 29m272 stops
09:59 PM+1dEllamanchili

Change trains at Ellamanchili — about 40m wait

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
10:39 PMEllamanchili
18h 15m184 stops
04:54 PM+1dAndal Jn

1 change · 47h 53m in total

Tiruvananthapuram Bangalore Weekly Express#16322 · Express
05:01 PMIravipuram
11h 4m87 stops
04:05 AM+1dLokur

Change trains at Lokur — about 44m wait

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
04:49 AMLokur
36h 5m337 stops
04:54 PM+1dAndal Jn

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

Kollam to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Kollam to Asansol is about 2574 km by road, roughly 51.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2574 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,410 · Sedan ₹33,560 · SUV ₹43,910 · Innova / MUV ₹49,110 · Tempo Traveller ₹56,930
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,830 · AC Seater ₹4,630 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,120 · AC Sleeper ₹5,920 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,260
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,570 · Economy ₹2,600 · Third AC ₹3,630 · Second AC ₹5,180 · First AC ₹7,240

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

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