There are 6 ways to get from Purulia to Kolkata by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jntrain 12884 / ...
5h 26m₹220–1,700Bus
- Take the bus from Purulia to Kolkatabus
7h 5m₹240–310Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Purulia to Kolkatacar 247.8 km
3h 50m₹2,829–4,086Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Kolkatataxi 247.8 km
3h 50m₹5,500–6,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Namkontrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane IXR - CCU
5h 54m₹6,107–13,738Bus via Āsansol
- Take the bus from Purulia to Asansolbus
- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanadebus
7h 8m₹240–307
Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Kolkata is to bus via Āsansol which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Kolkata is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purulia and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Kolkata. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Santragachi Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
The distance between Purulia and Kolkata is 320 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Kolkata without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Purulia to Kolkata, including transfers.
Purulia to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Purulia station.
Purulia to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
The best way to get from Purulia to Kolkata is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 7h 5m.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Kolkata, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Purulia to Kolkata once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–310 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Purulia Jn to Namkon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Purulia to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–310
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Purulia to Asansol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹70–90
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹170–220
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
SBPS Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 70 03 94 06 34
Shyam Tour & Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 50 73 25 59
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Booking & Getting There
Purulia to Kolkata bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata station.
Purulia to Kolkata train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Kolkata is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Purulia to Kolkata.
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