There are 5 ways to get from Kolkata to Purulia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Āsansol
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain 13005 / ...
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain 18184 / ...
4h 49m₹311–2,475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jntrain 12827 / ...
5h 50m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
5h 42m₹240–310Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Kolkata to Puruliacar 247.8 km
3h 48m₹2,800–4,044Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kolkata to Puruliataxi 247.8 km
3h 48m₹5,500–6,500
Kolkata to Purulia by train
Questions & Answers
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.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Purulia Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Kolkata and Purulia is 277 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Purulia without a car is to train via Āsansol which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kolkata to Purulia, including transfers.
Kolkata to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Purulia is to train via Āsansol which takes 4h 49m and costs ₹310 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Purulia, India?
You can take a train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn via Asansol Jn in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, 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 Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kolkata to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Purulia station.
Kolkata to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn 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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