There are 5 ways to get from Shikharji to Purulia by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Parasnath to Dhanbadbus Parasnath
- Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Purulia Jntrain 13301 / ...
6h 15mTaxi, train
cheapest- Take the taxi from Shikharji to Rajaberataxi
- Take the train from Rajabera to Purulia Jntrain 18020
3h 12m₹1,270–2,447Bus
- Take the bus from Dhanbad to Asansolbus Dhanbad
- Take the bus from Asansol to Puruliabus
6h 54mDrive 128.5 km
- Drive from Shikharji to Puruliacar 128.5 km
2h 39m₹1,442–2,083Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shikharji to Puruliataxi 128.5 km
2h 39m₹2,600–3,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shikharji to Purulia is to drive which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Shikharji to Purulia is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shikharji to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Parasnath and arriving at Purulia via Dhanbad and Asansol. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
The distance between Shikharji and Purulia is 133 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.
The best way to get from Shikharji to Purulia without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Shikharji to Purulia, including transfers.
Shikharji to Purulia bus services, operated by Shanti Deluxe, depart from Dhanbad station.
Shikharji to Purulia bus services, operated by Shanti Deluxe, arrive at Asansol station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shikharji to Purulia is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Shikharji to Purulia.
There are seven+ hotels available in Purulia.
What companies run services between Shikharji, India and Purulia, India?
You can take a vehicle from Shikharji to Purulia via Parasnath, Dhanbad, Asansol, and Asansol in around 6h 54m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Dhanbad Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Rajabera to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Asansol to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹70–90
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–3,200
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
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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