Palampur to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Palampur, Himachal Pradesh 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: Palampur to Asansol
1806 km · ~39h 27m · About 36h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Palampur
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.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 361Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 511Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 661Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 722Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 872Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1022Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1084Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1234Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1384Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
61 km · 1h 13m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1745Look 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: Palampur to Asansol
1806 km · ~40h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Palampur
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Palampur. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Palampur → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- Change buses at a major city (around km 903)
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) · ~903 km
~20h 4m|Tentative fare ₹990–₹2,580
- 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: Palampur to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Palampur Himachal for Palampur, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 42h 32m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Bharoli Junction — about 1h 48m wait
2 changes · 48h 5m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Jalandhar Cant — about 11h 34m wait
2 changes · 48h 5m in total
Change trains at Pathankot — about 2h 5m wait
Change trains at Old Delhi — about 11h 25m 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
Palampur to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Palampur to Asansol is about 1806 km by road, roughly 36.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1806 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹19,970 · Sedan ₹23,580 · SUV ₹30,850 · Innova / MUV ₹34,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹40,030
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,990 · AC Seater ₹3,250 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,890 · AC Sleeper ₹4,150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,110
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,110 · Economy ₹1,840 · Third AC ₹2,560 · Second AC ₹3,640 · First AC ₹5,090
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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