There are 6 ways to get from Purulia to Ballia by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Saidpur
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Aunrihar Jntrain 15021
- Take the train from Aunrihar Jn to Balliatrain 15232 / ...
13h 23m₹439–3,453Train
cheapest- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Chhapratrain 18181
- Take the train from Chhapra to Balliatrain 11062 / ...
17h 49m₹436–3,310Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Purulia to Jhalda Police Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Jhalda Police Station to BIT Meshra Ranchitaxi
- Take the bus from BIT Meshra Ranchi to Gandhi Maidanbus
- Take the taxi from Gandhi Maidan to Chhaprataxi
- Take the train from Chhapra to Balliatrain
14h 52m₹3,317–5,346Drive 431.4 km
- Drive from Purulia to Balliacar 431.4 km
6h 24m₹4,682–6,763Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Balliataxi 431.4 km
6h 24m₹7,500–9,500Train, fly
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Muritrain
- Take the train from Muri 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 41m₹5,329–14,838
Purulia to Ballia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Ballia is to train 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 ₹4,600 - ₹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 Aunrihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Purulia and Ballia is 623 km. The road distance is 431.4 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Ballia without a car is to train via Saidpur which takes 13h 23m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 13h 23m 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 Aunrihar Jn 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?
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Ballia via Aunrihar Jn in around 13h 23m.
- 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
- ₹4,400–10,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Aunrihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,300
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,800–2,300
Train from Aunrihar Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
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 Muri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Muri to Ranchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
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
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Purulia to Jhalda Police Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–50
- Schedules at
- sbstconline.co.in
- Phone
- +91 08046333629
- mashanti66@gmail.com
- Website
- maashantitravels.com
Bus from BIT Meshra Ranchi to Gandhi Maidan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹650–1,100
- Website
- https://www.maashantitravels.com/
- Adult
- ₹650–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100–9,500
Nirvana Cabs
- Phone
- +91 73 24 94 28 84
- Website
- nirvanacab.com
Buddha Cab
- Phone
- +91 82 10 45 97 44
- Website
- buddhacab.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Which London airport should I choose?, Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.