There are 4 ways to get from Purulia to Shikharji by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi via Parasnath
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Parasnathtrain 12801
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
3h 56m₹748–1,879Drive 128.3 km
- Drive from Purulia to Shikharjicar 128.3 km
2h 38m₹1,247–1,802Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Shikharjitaxi 128.3 km
2h 38m₹2,600–3,200Train, taxi
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Nsc Bose J Gomotrain 12801 / ...
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharjitaxi
4h₹1,091–2,279
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Shikharji is to train and taxi via Parasnath which costs ₹750 - ₹1,900 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Shikharji is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,800.
The distance between Purulia and Shikharji is 150 km. The road distance is 128.3 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Shikharji without a car is to train and taxi via Parasnath which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Purulia to Shikharji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Shikharji is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Purulia to Shikharji.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Shikharji, India?
There is no direct connection from Purulia to Shikharji. However, you can take the train to Parasnath then take the taxi to Shikharji. Alternatively, you can drive from Purulia to Shikharji in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Purulia Jn to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- ₹600–3,200
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
SBPS Car Rentals
- Phone
- +91 70 03 94 06 34
Shyam Tour & Travels
- Phone
- +91 82 50 73 25 59
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 87 37 07 22 44
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
Rahul Travels
- Phone
- +91 96 69 41 14 11
- Website
- rahultravels.com
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