Chattogram to Āsansol by train
Āsansol lies 518 km (322 mi) west of Chattogram, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 31 min at the speeds typical of Bangladesh and India rail, over roughly 632 km (393 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Chattogram | Āsansol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 3.9 million | 504,271 |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 119 m (390 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Asansol Junction railway station, Raniganj railway station |
Clocks in Āsansol are 30 min behind Chattogram right now, so a 8 h 31 min journey lands only 8 h 1 min 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 trains from Chattogram 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 Chattogram?
518 km (322 mi) in a straight line, west of Chattogram; by road roughly 632 km (393 mi).
How long does it take to get from Chattogram to Āsansol by train?
About 8 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chattogram 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.