How to travel from Chandigarh to Asansol, India
The distance between Chandigarh and Asansol is around 1,334km (829 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Chandigarh to Asansol by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asansol → Chandigarh if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost₹10,665($135)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Asansol Jn.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost₹715($9)
Indian Railways
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Delhi then take the train to Asansol Jn.
- Duration23h 15m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost₹1,990($25)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chandigarh and Asansol
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chandigarh to Asansol by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹715 ($9) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹10,665 ($135).
The distance between Chandigarh and Asansol is around 1,334km (829 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,276km (793 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Chandigarh and Asansol by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chandigarh to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ₹10,665 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Chandigarh and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹715 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chandigarh and Asansol. It typically takes around 1 day 3h and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chandigarh and Asansol with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 1 day 3h.
Indian Railways run train services between Chandigarh and Asansol. Trains depart once daily and will take around 1 day 3h, 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 Chandigarh and Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chandigarh to Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Chandigarh (IXC) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 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 Chandigarh and Asansol. The distance is around 1,539km (956 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chandigarh to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ₹10,665 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chandigarh and Asansol
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 10m | ₹10,665($135) | every 30 mins | 1,462km (908 miles) |
| Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train | 4h 55m | ₹12,815($160) | hourly | 1,428km (887 miles) |
| Fly to Kolkata (CCU), train | 5h 55m | ₹8,515($105) | hourly | 1,682km (1,045 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | ₹8,435($105) | every 4 hours | 1,482km (921 miles) |
| Fly to Patna (PAT), Train | 7h 45m | ₹5,730($72) | every 4 hours | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Train | 1 day 3h | ₹715($9) | once daily | 1,489km (925 miles) |
Bus and Train | 23h 15m | ₹1,990($25) | once a week | 1,508km (937 miles) |
Drive | 20h 10m | ₹14,485($180) | on demand | 1,539km (956 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chandigarh and Asansol
Airlines
IndiGo Airlines
Spicejet
Helitrans
Go First
Vistara
Train operators
Indian Railways
Airports near Asansol
The following major airports near Asansol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.
Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)
- Distance
- 28km (18 miles) from Asansol
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)
- Distance
- 189km (118 miles) from Asansol
Gaya Airport (GAY)
- Distance
- 237km (147 miles) from Asansol