There are 5 ways to get from Contai to Purulia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Tamluktrain 12858 / ...
- Take the train from Tamluk to Purulia Jntrain 12443
6h 41m₹339–2,692Train via Kharagpur
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Kharagpur Jntrain 13417 / ...
- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Purulia Jntrain 18085 / ...
7h 26m₹334–2,580Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
10h 43mDrive 266.4 km
- Drive from Contai to Puruliacar 266.4 km
4h 17m₹2,983–4,309Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Puruliataxi 266.4 km
4h 17m₹5,500–7,000
Contai to Purulia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Purulia is to train via Kharagpur which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Purulia is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs ₹2,900 - ₹4,400.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Purulia via Central Metro and Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Purulia Jn via Tamluk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Contai and Purulia is 355 km. The road distance is 266.4 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Contai to Purulia, including transfers.
Contai to Purulia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Purulia is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 43m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Purulia, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Purulia Jn via Tamluk in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Purulia via Kolkata, Central Metro, Esplanade, and Kolkata in around 10h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Tamluk
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Tamluk to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Kanthi P H to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–310
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Purulia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tamluk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Purulia is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Contai to Purulia.
There are six+ hotels available in Purulia.