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Patna to Asansol

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

368 kmDistance
7.4 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹4150
Sedan₹4880
SUV₹6410
Innova / MUV₹7190
Tempo Traveller₹8400
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹400
AC Seater₹660
Non-AC Sleeper₹590
AC Sleeper₹850
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1080
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Train
Sleeper₹250
Economy₹400
Third AC₹550
Second AC₹770
First AC₹1060
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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: Patna to Asansol

368 km · ~8h 2m · About 7h of driving, plus stops.

  1. Start from Patna

    An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.

  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 & refuel near Jamtara

    About 300 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.

  4. 68 km · 1h 22m 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: Patna to Asansol

368 km · ~8h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Patna

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

  2. Patna → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~368 km

    ~8h 11m|Tentative fare ₹400–₹1,080

  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: Patna to Asansol

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

Direct trains

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express#12306 · Rajdhani
05:00 AMPatna Jn
5h 7m53 stops
10:07 AMAsansol Jn
Patna-Howrah Jan Shatabdi#12024 · Jan Shatabdi
05:45 AMPatna Jn
4h 57m53 stops
10:42 AMAsansol Jn
Ananya Express#12316 · Superfast
06:15 AMPatna Jn
5h 29m53 stops
11:44 AMAsansol Jn
AKAL TAKHT Express#12318 · Superfast
06:15 AMPatna Jn
5h 29m78 stops
11:44 AMAsansol Jn
Poorva Express#12304 · Superfast
08:05 AMPatna Jn
5h 21m53 stops
01:26 PMAsansol 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

Patna to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Patna to Asansol is about 368 km by road, roughly 7.4 hours of travel time. The road passes near Giridih.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 368 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹4,150 · Sedan ₹4,880 · SUV ₹6,410 · Innova / MUV ₹7,190 · Tempo Traveller ₹8,400
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹400 · AC Seater ₹660 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹590 · AC Sleeper ₹850 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,080
  • Train: Sleeper ₹250 · Economy ₹400 · Third AC ₹550 · Second AC ₹770 · First AC ₹1,060

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

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