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 Tamluk08136 / ...
- Take the train from Tamluk to Purulia Jn12443
6h 48m₹339–2,692Train via Kharagpur
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Kharagpur Jn13505 / ...
- Take the train from Kharagpur Jn to Purulia Jn12827 / ...
7h 27m₹334–2,580Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Purulia
10h 43m₹375–524Drive 267.1 km
- Drive from Contai to Purulia267.1 km
4h 18m₹2,808–4,056Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Purulia267.1 km
4h 18m₹5,500–7,000
Contai to Purulia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Purulia is to bus which costs ₹370 - ₹550 and takes 10h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Purulia is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Purulia via Babughat Bus Stand 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 48m.
The distance between Contai and Purulia is 355 km. The road distance is 267.1 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Contai to Purulia, including transfers.
Contai to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, 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 48m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹370 - ₹550 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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Purulia via Kolkata Esplanade, Babughat Bus Stand, Esplanade Bus Terminus, and Kolkata in around 10h 43m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Tamluk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Contai to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–200
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Kolkata to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–310
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,000
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More Questions & Answers
Contai to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Contai to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Tamluk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Purulia is 267 km. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Contai to Purulia.
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