The distance between Varanasi and Asansol is around 459km (285 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Varanasi 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 from Varanasi (VNS) 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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Take a taxi to Āsansol.
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+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Varanasi to Asansol by train, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ₹320 ($4) and will take around 9h 55m. 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 ₹7,400 ($95).
The distance between Varanasi and Asansol is around 459km (285 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Varanasi and Asansol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Varanasi to Asansol is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx ₹7,400 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Varanasi and Asansol, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ₹320 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Varanasi and Asansol. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Varanasi and Asansol with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 9h 55m.
Indian Railways run train services between Varanasi and Asansol. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Varanasi and Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Kolkata (CCU) then take the train to Barddhaman and then to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Varanasi to Asansol. We recommend that you fly from Varanasi (VNS) to Kazi Nazrul Islam (RDP) then take the train to Asansol Jn. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Varanasi and Asansol. The distance is around 459km (285 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Varanasi to Asansol is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around ₹320 ($4).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Kolkata (CCU), train + 3 similar | 4h 50m | ₹7,400($95) | hourly | 887km (551 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 55m | ₹9,150($115) | every 30 mins | 1,485km (923 miles) |
Fly to Patna (PAT), Train | 6h 30m | ₹6,210($78) | every 4 hours | 587km (365 miles) |
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train | 8h 50m | ₹7,880($100) | twice daily | 1,215km (755 miles) |
Train | 9h 55m | ₹320($4) | every 4 hours | 480km (298 miles) |
Taxi | 6h 35m | ₹8,755($110) | on demand | 459km (285 miles) |
Drive | 6h 35m | ₹4,375($55) | on demand | 459km (285 miles) |
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The following major airports near Asansol offer regular flights to various popular destinations within India and internationally.