The distance between Darjeeling and Asansol is around 526km (327 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Darjeeling to Asansol by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Asansol → Darjeeling if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kolkata (CCU) then take the train to Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn.
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Take the train to Asansol Jn.
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There are several options for getting from Darjeeling to Asansol by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹3,500 ($44) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹9,230 ($115).
The distance between Darjeeling and Asansol is around 526km (327 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 394km (245 miles)
It takes around 12h 20m to get from Darjeeling and Asansol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Darjeeling to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx ₹9,230 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Darjeeling and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹3,500 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Darjeeling and Asansol. It typically takes around 12h 20m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Darjeeling to Asansol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siliguri Jn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 12h 20m.
Indian Railways run train services between Darjeeling and Asansol. Trains depart once a week and will take around 12h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Darjeeling and Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kolkata (CCU) then take the train to Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 5h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Darjeeling to Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Bagdogra (IXB) to Kolkata (CCU) then take the train to Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Darjeeling and Asansol. The distance is around 526km (327 miles) by road and it will take around 8hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Darjeeling to Asansol is to take the train which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around ₹3,500 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 35m | ₹9,230($115) | hourly | 737km (458 miles) |
Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train | 5h 45m | ₹11,140($140) | hourly | 912km (567 miles) |
Fly to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP), Train | 6hrs | ₹13,370($170) | every 30 mins | 2,416km (1,501 miles) |
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train | 9h 10m | ₹16,870($210) | twice daily | 1,066km (662 miles) |
Train | 12h 20m | ₹3,500($44) | once a week | 592km (368 miles) |
Drive | 8hrs | ₹5,015($63) | on demand | 526km (327 miles) |
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The following major airports near Asansol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.