There are 4 ways to get from Purulia to Shantiniketan by bus, taxi, train, or car
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Purulia to Durgapur City Centrebus
- Take the taxi from Durgapur City Centre to Shantiniketantaxi
3h 53m₹1,402–1,826Train
cheapest- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Asansol Jntrain
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Bolpur S Niktntrain
4h 52m₹695–3,602Drive 166.9 km
- Drive from Purulia to Shantiniketancar 166.9 km
2h 47m₹1,877–2,711Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Shantiniketantaxi 166.9 km
2h 47m₹3,800–4,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Shantiniketan is to bus and taxi which costs ₹1,400 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Shantiniketan is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,800.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Shantiniketan. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Bolpur S Niktn via Asansol Jn and Barddhaman. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Purulia and Shantiniketan is 177 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Shantiniketan without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 53m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Purulia to Shantiniketan, including transfers.
Purulia to Shantiniketan train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Shantiniketan train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Shantiniketan is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Purulia to Shantiniketan.
There are 113+ hotels available in Shantiniketan.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Shantiniketan, West Bengal, India?
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Shantiniketan via Asansol Jn, Barddhaman, and Bolpur S Niktn in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Asansol Jn to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Barddhaman to Bolpur S Niktn
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Purulia to Durgapur City Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹100–130
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,300–4,600
Durgapur Cab Service
Go Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 50 51 14 55
- Website
- gocab.business.site
SBPS Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 70 03 94 06 34
Shyam Tour & Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 50 73 25 59
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