How to travel from Agra to Asansol, India

The distance between Agra and Asansol is around 1,053km (654 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Agra to Asansol by train, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Gwalior Jn., plane

Take the train to Gwalior Jn. then fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,675($110)
Operated by

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Take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration17hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ₹555($7)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Āsansol.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,070km (665 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Agra and Asansol

There are several options for getting from Agra to Asansol by train, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹555 ($7) and will take around 17hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹8,675 ($110).

The distance between Agra and Asansol is around 1,053km (654 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 980km (609 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Agra and Asansol by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Agra to Asansol is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx ₹8,675 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Agra and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹555 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Agra and Asansol. It typically takes around 17hrs and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Agra and Asansol with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 17hrs.

Indian Railways run train services between Agra and Asansol. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 17hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Agra and Asansol. We recommend that you take the train to Gwalior Jn. then fly from Gwalior (GWL) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agra to Asansol. We recommend that you take the train to Hazrat Nizamuddin then fly from Delhi (DEL) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Asansol is Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) (RDP) which is approximately 28km (18 miles) from Asansol. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) (CCU) and Gaya Airport (GAY) (GAY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Agra and Asansol. The distance is around 1,070km (665 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agra to Asansol is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around ₹8,515 ($105).

How do I get from Agra to Asansol

Compare travel optionsbetween Agra and Asansol

Transport options from Agra to Asansol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Gwalior Jn., plane + 5 similar
5h 25m
₹8,675($110)
every 30 mins1,623km (1,008 miles)
Train and Plane7hrs
₹8,515($105)
hourly1,434km (891 miles)
Train to Gwalior Jn., plane7h 15m
₹8,515($105)
hourly1,455km (904 miles)
Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, plane7h 50m
₹8,675($110)
hourly1,400km (870 miles)
Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, plane9h 20m
₹7,165($90)
hourly1,745km (1,084 miles)
Train to Hazrat Nizamuddin, plane11h 50m
₹7,240($90)
twice daily1,441km (895 miles)
Train
17hrs
₹555($7)
every 20 mins1,053km (654 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
₹10,105($125)
on demand1,070km (665 miles)

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Airports near Asansol

The following major airports near Asansol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.

RDP
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
28km (18 miles) from Asansol
CCU
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
International Airport
Distance
189km (118 miles) from Asansol
GAY
Gaya Airport (GAY)
International Airport
Distance
237km (147 miles) from Asansol