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.
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.
👋 Also check out Asansol → Kanpur if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kanpur (KNU) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train to Asansol Jn.
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Take the train to Asansol Jn.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Deoghar (DGH), Train + 5 similar | 4h 50m | ₹11,380($145) | hourly | 1,589km (987 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | ₹8,595($110) | hourly | 1,724km (1,071 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 55m | ₹12,415($155) | every 30 mins | 2,765km (1,718 miles) |
Train to Lucknow, plane | 6h 20m | ₹6,845($86) | hourly | 1,189km (739 miles) |
Train to Lucknow, plane | 8h 10m | ₹6,845($86) | every 4 hours | 860km (535 miles) |
Train to Lucknow, plane | 8h 30m | ₹4,535($57) | twice daily | 889km (552 miles) |
Train | 9h 50m | ₹400($5) | every 4 hours | 798km (496 miles) |
Drive | 10h 60m | ₹7,400($95) | on demand | 787km (489 miles) |
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