Kota to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Kota, Rajasthan 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: Kota to Asansol
1480 km · ~32h 16m · About 30h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kota
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.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 370Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 520Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 670Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 740Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 890Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1040Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
70 km · 1h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1110Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1260Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1410Look 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: Kota to Asansol
1480 km · ~32h 54m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Kota
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kota. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kota → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~740 km
~16h 27m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- Change buses at a major city (around km 740)
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 → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~740 km
~16h 27m|Tentative fare ₹810–₹2,120
- 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: Kota to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Kota Jn for Kota, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 20h 53m in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 22h in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h wait
1 change · 22h in total
Change trains at Tundla Jn — about 2h 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
Kota to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Kota to Asansol is about 1480 km by road, roughly 29.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1480 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,380 · Sedan ₹19,340 · SUV ₹25,310 · Innova / MUV ₹28,320 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,860
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,630 · AC Seater ₹2,660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,370 · AC Sleeper ₹3,400 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,190
- Train: Sleeper ₹920 · Economy ₹1,510 · Third AC ₹2,100 · Second AC ₹2,990 · First AC ₹4,170
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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