How to travel from Kanpur to Asansol, India

The distance between Kanpur and Asansol is around 787km (489 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kanpur 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.

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Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train

Fly from Kanpur (KNU) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    ₹11,380($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration9h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹400($5)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Drive

Drive to Āsansol.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Distance787km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kanpur and Asansol

There are several options for getting from Kanpur to Asansol by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹400 ($5) and will take around 9h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹11,380 ($145).

The distance between Kanpur and Asansol is around 787km (489 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 737km (458 miles)

It takes around 9h 50m to get from Kanpur and Asansol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kanpur to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹11,380 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Kanpur and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹400 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kanpur and Asansol. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kanpur and Asansol with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 9h 50m.

Indian Railways run train services between Kanpur and Asansol. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Kanpur and Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Kanpur (KNU) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kanpur to Asansol. We recommend that you take the train to Lucknow then fly from Lucknow (LKO) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Kanpur and Asansol. The distance is around 787km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kanpur to Asansol is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around ₹400 ($5).

How do I get from Kanpur to Asansol

Compare travel optionsbetween Kanpur and Asansol

Transport options from Kanpur to Asansol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train + 5 similar
4h 50m
₹11,380($145)
hourly1,589km (987 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
₹8,595($110)
hourly1,724km (1,071 miles)
Plane and Train5h 55m
₹12,415($155)
every 30 mins2,765km (1,718 miles)
Train to Lucknow, plane6h 20m
₹6,845($86)
hourly1,189km (739 miles)
Train to Lucknow, plane8h 10m
₹6,845($86)
every 4 hours860km (535 miles)
Train to Lucknow, plane8h 30m
₹4,535($57)
twice daily889km (552 miles)
Train
9h 50m
₹400($5)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Drive
10h 60m
₹7,400($95)
on demand787km (489 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