There are 4 ways to get from Māldah to Purulia by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Malda Town to Purulia Jntrain 15630 / ...
8h 38m₹747–2,499Bus
- Take the bus from Malda to Durgapurbus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 Multi-Axle A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Muchipara to Puruliabus
9h 46m₹1,733–4,022Drive 305.5 km
- Drive from Māldah to Puruliacar 305.5 km
5h 6m₹2,961–4,277Taxi
- Take the taxi from Māldah to Puruliataxi 305.5 km
5h 6m₹6,000–7,500
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Māldah to Purulia is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹2,500 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Māldah to Purulia is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Māldah to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Malda and arriving at Purulia via Muchipara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Māldah to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Malda Town and arriving at Purulia Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Māldah and Purulia is 381 km. The road distance is 305.5 km.
The best way to get from Māldah to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Māldah to Purulia, including transfers.
Māldah to Purulia bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, depart from Malda station.
Māldah to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Malda Town station.
The best way to get from Māldah to Purulia is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs ₹700 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹1,700 - ₹4,100 and takes 9h 46m.
What companies run services between Māldah, West Bengal, India and Purulia, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Malda Town to Purulia Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹240–1,900 and the journey takes 8h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Māldah to Purulia via Malda, Durgapur, and Muchipara in around 9h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Malda Town to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–280
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Phone
- +91 8336003361
- [email protected]
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
Bus from Malda to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹800–2,900
- Website
- Shymoli Paribahan
- Website
- Subarna Paribahan
Bus from Malda to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Subarna Paribahan
- Website
- Guru Nanak
Bus from Malda to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- Guru Nanak
- Website
- Unicorn Express
Bus from Malda to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Unicorn Express
- Website
- Jai Maa Durga
Bus from Malda to Durgapur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Jai Maa Durga
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Muchipara to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹100–130
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–7,500
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Booking & Getting There
Māldah to Purulia bus services, operated by Shyamoli Paribahan, arrive at Durgapur station.
Māldah to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Māldah to Purulia is 306 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Māldah to Purulia.
There are eight+ hotels available in Purulia.









