There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Purulia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Kolkata to Purulia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Purulia is to bus which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Purulia is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kolkata and arriving at Purulia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 42m.
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 Kolkata and Purulia is 323 km. The road distance is 247.6 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800.
The train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn takes 5h 40m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Kolkata to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Kolkata station.
Kolkata to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Purulia is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹240 - ₹310 and takes 5h 42m.
What companies run services between Kolkata, 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
- 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 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–6,500
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
Kolkata to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Purulia station.
Kolkata to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kolkata to Purulia is 248 km. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Kolkata to Purulia.
There are seven+ hotels available in Purulia.