Air: There is no direct link to Asansol. The nearest air port to Asansol is Kaji Najrul Airport in Andal Town, which is about 30 km from the City. The nearest major commercial air port is Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Kolkata, which is about 200 km from the City. The other major air port near to Asansol is Birsa Munda air port at Ranchi, which is about 230 km from the City.
Rail: Asansol is very well connected by Railways; in fact it is the heart of Railway transportation in this area. The Asansol Railway Division is currently a part of the The tourist sites in and around Asansol City are very calm and rezuvinating.The Maithon dam is one ideal picnic spot in the City, which is taken for pleasure in by the Tourists as well as the local individuals. There are also a number of famous Temples nearby frequently visited by the residents here.
Eastern Railway Zone. Accordingly, Asansol gains superb connectivity with all the major Cities of the Country. Asansol is one key junction of the Howrah- Delhi Railway track. There are many Trains moving to and fro though this busy junction and most of the Trains stop here.
Road: Asansol falls on the Grand Trunk Road i.e. NH-2. The High Way is straight, conventional and superb for travelling. It is a smooth 4-way Road with a divider in place. Many AC and non AC buses and other State Buses run daily from Asansol to all the major Regions of West Bengal. Though the primary means of transport inside the City is the public Bus facility, one can always opt for travelling via auto Rickshaws, Taxis and Cabs.
