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How to get fromPurulia to West Bengalby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Purulia to West Bengal by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jntrain train 12884 / ...
    5h 49m
    ₹220–1,700

  2. Bus via Āsansol

    1. Take the bus from Purulia to Asansolbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkatabus bus redbusIndia_Scania Multi-Axle AC Semi Sleeper / ...
    6h 28m

  3. Drive  247.8 km

    1. Drive from Purulia to Kolkatacar car 247.8 km
    3h 50m
    ₹2,775–4,008

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Purulia to Kolkatataxi taxi 247.8 km
    3h 50m
    ₹5,500–6,500

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purulia to Kolkatabus bus
    16h 47m
    ₹250–320

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  • Distance: 328 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Purulia, India and West Bengal, 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, you can take a bus from Purulia to Kolkata via Asansol and Asansol in around 6h 28m.

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