How to travel from Patna to Asansol, India

The distance between Patna and Asansol is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Patna to Asansol by train, taxi, 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 Kolkata (CCU), train

Fly from Patna (PAT) to Kolkata (CCU) then take the train to Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,085($89)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹240($3)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Āsansol.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,165($90)
Operated by

Nirvana Cabs

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Drive

Drive to Āsansol.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Patna and Asansol

There are several options for getting from Patna to Asansol by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹240 ($3) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ₹7,085 ($89).

The distance between Patna and Asansol is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Patna and Asansol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Patna to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx ₹7,085 ($89).

The cheapest way to travel between Patna and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹240 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Patna and Asansol. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Patna and Asansol with no changeovers required. The train runs 6 times a week and takes 5h 10m.

Indian Railways run train services between Patna and Asansol. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Patna and Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Kolkata (CCU) then take the train to Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Patna to Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Patna (PAT) to Deoghar (DGH) then take the train 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Patna and Asansol. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Patna to Asansol is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around ₹240 ($3).

How do I get from Patna to Asansol

Compare travel optionsbetween Patna and Asansol

Transport options from Patna to Asansol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kolkata (CCU), train + 3 similar
4h 15m
₹7,085($89)
hourly695km (432 miles)
Fly to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP), Train4h 40m
₹8,040($100)
every 30 mins2,083km (1,294 miles)
Plane and Train5h 35m
₹9,790($125)
hourly2,049km (1,273 miles)
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train6h 60m
₹7,165($90)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Train
5h 10m
₹240($3)
every 3 hours331km (206 miles)
Taxi
5h 20m
₹7,165($90)
on demand369km (229 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
₹3,500($44)
on demand369km (229 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