How to travel from Varanasi to Asansol, India

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.

7 routes found

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 to Kolkata (CCU), train

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

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    ₹7,400($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Asansol Jn.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ₹320($4)
Operated by

Indian Railways

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Āsansol.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ₹8,755($110)
Operated by

Varanasi  Taxi Services

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Drive

Drive to Āsansol.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance459km (285 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Varanasi and Asansol

There 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Varanasi to Asansol

Compare travel optionsbetween Varanasi and Asansol

Transport options from Varanasi to Asansol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Kolkata (CCU), train + 3 similar
4h 50m
₹7,400($95)
hourly887km (551 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
₹9,150($115)
every 30 mins1,485km (923 miles)
Fly to Patna (PAT), Train6h 30m
₹6,210($78)
every 4 hours587km (365 miles)
Fly to Ranchi (IXR), Train8h 50m
₹7,880($100)
twice daily1,215km (755 miles)
Train
9h 55m
₹320($4)
every 4 hours480km (298 miles)
Taxi
6h 35m
₹8,755($110)
on demand459km (285 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
₹4,375($55)
on demand459km (285 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