Dhaka to Āsansol by bus
Āsansol lies 349 km (217 mi) west of Dhaka, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 425 km (264 mi) of road.
| Dhaka | Āsansol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 10.4 million | 504,271 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Āsansol are 30 min behind Dhaka right now, so a 6 h 30 min journey lands only 6 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Āsansol
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Dhaka to Āsansol
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Staying in Āsansol
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Āsansol. Of the 29 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (21). Guests have left 570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Āsansol from Dhaka?
349 km (217 mi) in a straight line, west of Dhaka; by road roughly 425 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dhaka to Āsansol by bus?
About 6 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dhaka and Āsansol?
Āsansol is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Āsansol?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Āsansol?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Āsansol, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.