There are 6 ways to get from Purnia to Purulia by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Purnia to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
12h 38mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Purulia Jntrain 28182
14h 37m₹409–3,113Drive 425.9 km
- Drive from Purnia to Puruliacar 425.9 km
6h 59m₹4,779–6,903Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purnia to Puruliataxi 425.9 km
6h 59m₹8,500–11,000Fly to Birsa Munda Airport, train
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)plane PXN - IXR
- Take the train from Ranchi to Purulia Jntrain
10h 2m₹9,794–33,977Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PXN - CCU
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain
7h 46m₹7,130–29,884
Purnia to Purulia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Purulia is to train which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Purnia to Purulia is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs ₹4,700 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Purnia to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Purnia and arriving at Purulia via Central Metro and Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Purnia to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Purnia Court and arriving at Purulia Jn via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 37m.
The distance between Purnia and Purulia is 733 km. The road distance is 425.9 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Purulia without a car is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Purnia to Purulia, including transfers.
Purnia to Purulia bus services, operated by Panwar tour and Travels, depart from Purnia station.
Purnia to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
The best way to get from Purnia to Purulia is to bus which takes 12h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹400 - ₹3,200 and takes 14h 37m.
What companies run services between Purnia, India and Purulia, India?
You can take a bus from Purnia to Purulia via Kolkata, Central Metro, Esplanade, and Kolkata in around 12h 38m. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to Purulia Jn 3 times a week. Tickets cost ₹290–2,200 and the journey takes 12h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–34,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Birsa Munda Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–41,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–27,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katihar Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Ranchi to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Purnia to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
- 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
- 6h 59m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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Booking & Getting There
Purnia to Purulia bus services, operated by Panwar tour and Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Purnia to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purnia to Purulia is 426 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Purnia to Purulia.
There are six+ hotels available in Purulia.