There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Purulia by bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
5h 42m₹240–310Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jntrain 12827 / ...
7h 5m₹226–1,808Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Puruliacar 247.8 km
3h 48m₹2,829–4,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Puruliataxi 247.8 km
3h 48m₹5,500–6,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Purulia is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Purulia is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata and arriving at Purulia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Kolkata and Purulia is 294 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Purulia without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs ₹240 - ₹310.
The bus from Kolkata to Purulia takes 5h 42m including transfers and departs once daily.
Kolkata to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Purulia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Purulia is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kolkata to Purulia.
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What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Purulia, India?
SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata to Purulia once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–310 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- 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
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
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