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Thiruvananthapuram to Asansol

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

2595 kmDistance
51.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹28650
Sedan₹33840
SUV₹44270
Innova / MUV₹49510
Tempo Traveller₹57390
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2850
AC Seater₹4670
Non-AC Sleeper₹4150
AC Sleeper₹5970
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹7320
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Train
Sleeper₹1590
Economy₹2630
Third AC₹3660
Second AC₹5220
First AC₹7300
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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: Thiruvananthapuram to Asansol

2595 km · ~55h 54m · About 52h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Thiruvananthapuram

    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. 133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 433

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 583

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 733

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

  7. 133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 865

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1015

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1165

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

  10. 133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1298

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1448

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1598

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

  13. 133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1730

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1880

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2030

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

  16. 133 km · 2h 39m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 2163

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

  17. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2313

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

  18. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 2463

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

  19. 133 km · 2h 39m 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Asansol

2595 km · ~57h 39m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. Board at Thiruvananthapuram

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

  2. Thiruvananthapuram → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km

    ~19h 13m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 865)

    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 → change point 2

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km

    ~19h 13m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  5. Change buses at a major city (around km 1730)

    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.

  6. change point 2 → Asansol

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~865 km

    ~19h 13m|Tentative fare ₹950–₹2,470

  7. 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: Thiruvananthapuram to Asansol

Nearest railway stations: Trivandrum Central for Thiruvananthapuram, Asansol Jn for Asansol.

Direct trains

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
04:16 PMKochuveli
47h 59m423 stops
04:15 PM+2dAsansol Jn

Other options with a change

1 change · 48h 19m in total

Trivandrum Shalimar Biweekly Express#16323 · Express
04:35 PMTrivandrum Central
29h 24m288 stops
09:59 PM+1dEllamanchili

Change trains at Ellamanchili — about 40m wait

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
10:39 PMEllamanchili
18h 15m184 stops
04:54 PM+1dAndal Jn

1 change · 48h 40m in total

KANNIYAKUMARI - DIBRUGARH Vivek Exp#15905 · Express
04:05 PMTrivandrum Central
46h 45m416 stops
02:50 PM+2dAdra Jn

Change trains at Adra Jn — about 45m wait

Purulia Asansol MEMU Passenger#63593 · MEMU
03:35 PMAdra Jn
1h 10m8 stops
04:45 PMAsansol Jn

1 change · 48h 44m in total

TRIVANDRUM KOCHUVELI - HUBLI SF Exp#12778 · Superfast
12:50 PMKochuveli
9h 50m85 stops
10:40 PMErode Jn

Change trains at Erode Jn — about 45m wait

Ernakulam-Patna Express#16309 · Express
11:25 PMErode Jn
38h 9m355 stops
01:34 PM+2dSitarampur

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

Thiruvananthapuram to Asansol: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Thiruvananthapuram to Asansol is about 2595 km by road, roughly 51.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 2595 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹28,650 · Sedan ₹33,840 · SUV ₹44,270 · Innova / MUV ₹49,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹57,390
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,850 · AC Seater ₹4,670 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,150 · AC Sleeper ₹5,970 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹7,320
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,590 · Economy ₹2,630 · Third AC ₹3,660 · Second AC ₹5,220 · First AC ₹7,300

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

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