There are 5 ways to get from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jntrain 12827 / ...
5h 43m₹220–1,800Bus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
6h 58m₹248–336Drive 243.8 km
- Drive from Howrah Junction Station to Puruliacar 243.8 km
3h 42m₹2,759–3,986Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah Junction Station to Puruliataxi 243.8 km
3h 42m₹5,000–6,500Train via Āsansol
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain 13021 / ...
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain 18184 / ...
6h 44m₹315–2,509
Howrah Junction Station to Purulia by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹340 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs ₹2,700 - ₹4,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Howrah Bus Stand and arriving at Purulia via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Purulia Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Howrah Junction Station and Purulia is 323 km. The road distance is 243.8 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Howrah Junction Station to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Howrah Junction Station to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹340 and takes 6h 58m.
What companies run services between Howrah Junction Station, India and Purulia, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,800 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Kolkata to Purulia once daily. Tickets cost ₹240–310 and the journey takes 5h 42m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 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
Train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- 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
- 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
- sbstconline.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Taxi and cab service kolkata
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 98313 72515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Howrah Junction Station to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Purulia station.
Howrah Junction Station to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Junction Station to Purulia is 244 km. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Howrah Junction Station to Purulia.
There are five+ hotels available in Purulia.