There are 6 ways to get from Purulia to West Bengal by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Āsansol
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Asansol Jntrain 18183 / ...
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Howrah Jntrain 11447 / ...
6h 12m₹328–2,448Bus via Āsansol
cheapest- Take the bus from Purulia to Asansolbus
- Take the bus from Asansol to Kolkata Esplanadebus
7h 16m₹240–307Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Purulia to Kolkatacar 247.8 km
3h 50m₹2,787–4,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Kolkatataxi 247.8 km
3h 50m₹5,500–6,500Train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12884 / ...
6h 24m₹256–1,742Bus
- Take the bus from Purulia to Kolkatabus
16h 47m₹250–320
Purulia to West Bengal by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to West Bengal is to bus via Āsansol which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 7h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to West Bengal is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹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 16h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to West Bengal. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Seldah via Asansol Jn and Howrah Maidan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Purulia and West Bengal is 284 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to West Bengal without a car is to train via Āsansol which takes 6h 12m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Purulia to West Bengal, including transfers.
Purulia to West Bengal bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Purulia station.
Purulia to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
The best way to get from Purulia to West Bengal is to train via Āsansol which takes 6h 12m and costs ₹320 - ₹2,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Āsansol, which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 7h 16m.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and West Bengal, India?
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Seldah via Asansol Jn, Howrah Jn, and Howrah Maidan in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purulia to Taltola via Asansol, Kolkata Esplanade, and Esplanade Bus Terminal in around 7h 16m.
- 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 Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹490–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Purulia Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
Bus from Purulia to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹250–320
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Purulia to West Bengal bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Asansol station.
Purulia to West Bengal train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to West Bengal is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Purulia to West Bengal.
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