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Rishikesh to Asansol

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

1456 kmDistance
29.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹16120
Sedan₹19030
SUV₹24900
Innova / MUV₹27860
Tempo Traveller₹32330
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1600
AC Seater₹2620
Non-AC Sleeper₹2330
AC Sleeper₹3350
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4130
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Train
Sleeper₹900
Economy₹1490
Third AC₹2070
Second AC₹2940
First AC₹4110
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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: Rishikesh to Asansol

1456 km · ~31h 47m · About 29h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Rishikesh

    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. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 364

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 514

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 664

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

  7. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 728

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 878

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1028

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

  10. 64 km · 1h 17m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1092

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1242

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1392

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

  13. 64 km · 1h 17m 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: Rishikesh to Asansol

1456 km · ~32h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Rishikesh

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

  2. Rishikesh → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 728)

    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 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~728 km

    ~16h 11m|Tentative fare ₹800–₹2,090

  5. 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: Rishikesh to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Raiwala for Rishikesh, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

Direct trains

Doon Express#13010 · Express
10:15 PMHaridwar Jn
28h 5m186 stops
02:20 AM+2dAsansol Jn
Upasana Express#12328 · Superfast
11:28 PMRaiwala
24h 34m197 stops
12:02 AM+2dAsansol Jn
Kumbh Express#12370 · Superfast
11:55 PMHaridwar Jn
24h 7m195 stops
12:02 AM+2dAsansol 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

Rishikesh to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Rishikesh to Asansol is about 1456 km by road, roughly 29.1 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1456 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹16,120 · Sedan ₹19,030 · SUV ₹24,900 · Innova / MUV ₹27,860 · Tempo Traveller ₹32,330
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,600 · AC Seater ₹2,620 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,330 · AC Sleeper ₹3,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹4,130
  • Train: Sleeper ₹900 · Economy ₹1,490 · Third AC ₹2,070 · Second AC ₹2,940 · First AC ₹4,110

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

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