How to travel from Alappuzha to Asansol, India

The distance between Alappuzha and Asansol is around 2,058km (1,279 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Alappuzha to Asansol by train, plane, bus 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 and Plane

Take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ₹9,310($115)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Santragachi Jn then Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration1 day 18h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹1,510($19)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Chennai Koyambed 100 Feet Road then take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    ₹2,625($33)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Āsansol.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Distance2,356km (1,464 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alappuzha and Asansol

There are several options for getting from Alappuzha to Asansol by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹1,510 ($19) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,310 ($115).

The distance between Alappuzha and Asansol is around 2,058km (1,279 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,936km (1,203 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Alappuzha and Asansol by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 9h to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alappuzha to Asansol is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx ₹9,310 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Alappuzha and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹1,510 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alappuzha and Asansol. It typically takes around 1 day 18h and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alappuzha to Asansol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Santragachi Jn, Howrah Jn and Barddhaman. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 18h.

Indian Railways run train services between Alappuzha and Asansol. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1 day 18h, 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 Alappuzha and Asansol. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 6h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alappuzha to Asansol. We recommend that you take the train to Aluva then fly from Kochi (COK) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Alappuzha and Asansol. The distance is around 2,356km (1,464 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 9h in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alappuzha to Asansol is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around ₹9,310 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alappuzha and Asansol

Transport options from Alappuzha to Asansol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
6h 10m
₹9,310($115)
every 2 hours2,058km (1,279 miles)
Train to Trivandrum Pett, plane7h 25m
₹11,540($145)
twice a week2,277km (1,415 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane8h 5m
₹9,550($120)
every 2 hours2,198km (1,366 miles)
Train to Aluva, plane11h 10m
₹11,220($140)
twice daily2,058km (1,279 miles)
Train
1 day 18h
₹1,510($19)
twice a week2,612km (1,623 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 20h
₹2,625($33)
twice a week2,569km (1,596 miles)
Drive
1 day 9h
₹22,125($280)
on demand2,356km (1,464 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