There are 5 ways to get from Chennai to Purulia by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane MAA - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Purulia Jntrain
7h 36m₹7,613–20,502Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Egmore to Purulia Jntrain 12375 / ...
28h 28m₹700–5,500Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus Chennai, Tamil Nadu - Kolkata, West Bengal
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
38h 46mDrive 1,615.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Puruliacar 1,615.7 km
24h 15m₹18,124–26,178Fly to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, train
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP)plane MAA - RDP
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain
7h 28m₹13,903–23,572
Chennai to Purulia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Purulia is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 28h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Purulia is to fly and train which takes 7h 28m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹24,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chennai to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Chennai, Tamil Nadu and arriving at Purulia via Central Metro and Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chennai Egmore and arriving at Purulia Jn. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 28h 28m.
The distance between Chennai and Purulia is 1416 km. The road distance is 1615.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 28h 28m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Chennai to Purulia, including transfers.
Chennai to Purulia bus services, operated by MRM Travels, depart from Chennai, Tamil Nadu station.
Chennai to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Chennai Egmore station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Purulia is to train which takes 28h 28m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 46m.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Purulia, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Chennai Egmore to Purulia Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹700–5,500 and the journey takes 28h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Purulia via Kolkata, West Bengal, Central Metro, Esplanade, and Kolkata in around 38h 46m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Pune
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–20,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Bengaluru
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–19,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Chennai Egmore to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹700–5,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹700–850
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹4,300–5,500
Train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–310
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
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More Questions & Answers
Chennai to Purulia bus services, operated by MRM Travels, arrive at Kolkata, West Bengal station.
Chennai to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Purulia is 1616 km. It takes approximately 24h 15m to drive from Chennai to Purulia.
There are seven+ hotels available in Purulia.