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Shimla to Asansol

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Asansol, West Bengal.

1654 kmDistance

33.1 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

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Car / Taxi

Hatchback₹18290

Sedan₹21600

SUV₹28270

Innova / MUV₹31630

Tempo Traveller₹36690

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Bus

Non-AC Seater₹1820

AC Seater₹2980

Non-AC Sleeper₹2650

AC Sleeper₹3800

Volvo / Multi-Axle₹4680

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Train

Sleeper₹1020

Economy₹1680

Third AC₹2350

Second AC₹3340

First AC₹4660

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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.

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By Car: Shimla to Asansol

1654 km · ~35h 45m · About 33h of driving split over 4 days, plus stops.

Start from Shimla
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 414
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 564
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 714
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 827
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 977
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1127
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1241
Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1391
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1541
Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
114 km · 2h 16m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, West Bengal
Hotels in Asansol

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: Shimla to Asansol

1654 km · ~36h 46m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

Board at Shimla
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Shimla. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
Shimla → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~827 km
~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
Search buses Shimla to Asansol
Change buses at a major city (around km 827)
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) · ~827 km
~18h 23m|Tentative fare ₹910–₹2,370
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Arrive in Asansol
Asansol, West Bengal
Hotels in Asansol

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Shimla to Asansol

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 35h 7m in total

Shivalik Deluxe Express#52452 · Express

05:40 PMShimla

4h 45m17 stops

10:25 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 1h 30m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

28h 52m216 stops

04:47 AM^+2dAndal Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 36h 57m in total

Shimla Kalka Holiday Special#02452 · Passenger

03:50 PMShimla

5h 20m17 stops

09:10 PMKalka

Running days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 2h 45m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

28h 52m216 stops

04:47 AM^+2dAndal Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

1 change · 42h 17m in total

Himalayan Queen#52456 · Passenger

10:30 AMShimla

5h 40m17 stops

04:10 PMKalka

CCRunning days & live status ↗

Change trains at Kalka — about 7h 45m wait

Kalka Mail#12312 · Superfast

11:55 PMKalka

28h 52m216 stops

04:47 AM^+2dAndal Jn

1A2A3ASLRunning days & live status ↗

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.

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