Salem to Asansol
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Salem, Tamil Nadu 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: Salem to Asansol
2120 km · ~45h 44m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Salem
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.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 424Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 574Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 724Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 848Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 998Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1148Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1272Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1422Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1572Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
124 km · 2h 29m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1696Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1846Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1996Look 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: Salem to Asansol
2120 km · ~47h 9m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Salem
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Salem. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Salem → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 707)
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 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1413)
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 2 → Asansol
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~707 km
~15h 43m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- 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: Salem to Asansol
Nearest railway stations: Salem Jn for Salem, Asansol Jn for Asansol.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 36h 48m in total
Change trains at Adra Jn — about 45m wait
1 change · 37h 13m in total
Change trains at Nidubrolu — about 41m wait
1 change · 37h 13m in total
Change trains at Nidubrolu — about 41m 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
Salem to Asansol: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Salem to Asansol is about 2120 km by road, roughly 42.4 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2120 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹23,420 · Sedan ₹27,660 · SUV ₹36,190 · Innova / MUV ₹40,480 · Tempo Traveller ₹46,940
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,330 · AC Seater ₹3,820 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,390 · AC Sleeper ₹4,880 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,990
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,300 · Economy ₹2,150 · Third AC ₹3,000 · Second AC ₹4,270 · First AC ₹5,970
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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