Road trip guide

Berhampur Asansol

Planning to travel from Berhampur to Asansol? It is about 670 km by road and 13 to 15 hours by bus. Here is the whole journey: the towns on the way, the best time to leave, and how to travel comfortably.

about 670 kmabout 13 to 15 hours6 big stops on the way

Photo: Maithon Dam, Jaiprakashsingh, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Quick answer

Berhampur to Asansol by bus takes about 13 to 15 hours and covers about 670 km by road, via Khordha, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Bankura. An overnight trip: leave in the evening and arrive in the morning, rested.

The journey, stop by stop

The big towns the road passes, in order.

Berhampurstart
Khordha
Bhubaneswar
Cuttack
Bhadrak
Medinipur
Bankura
Asansol arrive

What the road is like

From Berhampur the road passes Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Medinipur and Bankura before reaching Asansol.

Asansol is the heart of West Bengal’s coal and steel belt, near the Maithon Dam on the Barakar river. It is a big rail and road junction for Bengal and Jharkhand.

Berhampur, the Silk City of southern Odisha, is the heart of Ganjam district. Families here have deep links with Surat, Hyderabad and the cities of the south.

Trains also connect the Berhampur area with Asansol. Check IRCTC for direct trains and current availability: on festival and holiday dates they often sell out weeks ahead.

Why go by bus, not train?

Why more and more people now choose the road for Berhampur to Asansol.

Board near home: a bus stops at towns and junctions along the way, so you do not have to travel to a big station first.
Seats when trains are full: on popular dates, train seats to Asansol sell out weeks ahead, while buses add capacity close to the date.
Live tracking your family can follow, so nobody has to call you at midnight to ask where you are.
A proper berth to sleep in: a modern AC sleeper coach gives you your own lie-flat berth with curtains, charging and a reading light.
Why buses are growing: new expressways, better coaches and online booking with seat choice have made long-distance road travel faster and far more comfortable than it was a few years ago.

Tips for the journey

Pick a lower berth if you get up at night, and an upper berth if you want the most privacy and the least foot traffic.

Carry a light shawl: AC coaches run cool after midnight, even in summer.

Keep your ID, phone charger and water in a small bag at your berth, and the big bag in the luggage hold.

Share your live bus tracking link with family before you sleep, so they can see where you are without calling.

Eat a light dinner before boarding. Long-route coaches stop for meals, but timings depend on the road.

Questions travellers ask

How long does Berhampur to Asansol take by bus?

About 13 to 15 hours, depending on traffic, stops and the exact road.

How far is Asansol from Berhampur by road?

About 670 km.

Which towns are on the way from Berhampur to Asansol?

Khordha, Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Medinipur and Bankura.

When is the best time to leave?

An overnight trip: leave in the evening and arrive in the morning, rested.

Is it better to go by bus or train from Berhampur to Asansol?

Both work. A bus lets you board near home and often has seats when trains are full; a train can be faster on some routes. For a trip this long, choose an AC sleeper berth.

Useful links: the road route on Google Maps and IRCTC for current trains. Distances and times are rounded and vary with traffic and stops.

Last updated 15 October 2026 by the Nandighosh travel team.