There are 4 ways to get from Purulia to Shikharji by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Parasnathtrain 12801
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharjitaxi
3h 56m₹748–1,879Train
cheapest- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Dhanbad Jntrain 13302 / ...
6h 51m₹140–1,100Drive 128.3 km
- Drive from Purulia to Shikharjicar 128.3 km
2h 38m₹1,440–2,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Shikharjitaxi 128.3 km
2h 38m₹2,600–3,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Shikharji is to train which costs ₹140 - ₹1,100 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Shikharji is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Shikharji. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Dhanbad Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
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 which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹750 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Purulia to Shikharji, including transfers.
Purulia to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Shikharji train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Dhanbad Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Shikharji is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Purulia to Shikharji.
There are two+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Shikharji, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Purulia Jn to Dhanbad Jn twice daily. Tickets cost ₹140–1,100 and the journey takes 4h 55m.
- 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 Dhanbad Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- 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
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