There are 6 ways to get from Purulia to Ballia by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Dumraontrain 18183
11h 43m₹845–2,926Train via Chhapra
cheapest- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Chhapratrain 18181
- Take the train from Chhapra to Balliatrain 11062 / ...
17h 49m₹436–3,310Drive 431.4 km
- Drive from Purulia to Balliacar 431.4 km
6h 24m₹4,584–6,621Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Balliataxi 431.4 km
6h 24m₹7,500–9,500Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Ranchitrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXR - PAT
- Take the train from Patliputra to Balliatrain
8h 51m₹4,532–12,512Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Varanasi Airport, train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Andal Jntrain
- Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Varanasi Airport (VNS)plane RDP - VNS
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Balliatrain
8h 47m₹7,794–25,702
Purulia to Ballia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Ballia is to train via Chhapra which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 17h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Ballia is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹4,500 - ₹7,000.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Ballia. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Ballia via Chhapra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 49m.
The distance between Purulia and Ballia is 542 km. The road distance is 431.4 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Ballia without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs ₹800 - ₹3,000.
It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Purulia to Ballia, including transfers.
Purulia to Ballia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Ballia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Chhapra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Ballia is 431 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Purulia to Ballia.
There are three+ hotels available in Ballia.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Ballia, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Purulia Jn to Dumraon once daily. Tickets cost ₹290–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–9,500
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Varanasi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–22,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Dumraon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,300
Train from Purulia Jn to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Patliputra to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
Train from Purulia Jn to Chhapra
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹300–360
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,400
Train from Chhapra to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Purulia Jn to Andal Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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