There are 5 ways to get from Purulia to Ballia by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train via Varanasi
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Varanasi Jntrain 18103 / ...
- Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Balliatrain 12562 / ...
12h 50m₹436–3,459Drive 431.2 km
- Drive from Purulia to Balliacar 431.2 km
6h 24m₹4,808–6,944Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Balliataxi 431.2 km
6h 24m₹8,500–11,000Train, fly
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Namkontrain
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane IXR - PAT
- Take the train from Patliputra to Balliatrain
8h 51m₹6,440–18,160Train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Chhapratrain 18181
- Take the train from Chhapra to Balliatrain 11062 / ...
18h 10m₹436–3,310
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 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Ballia is to drive which takes 6h 24m and costs ₹4,800 - ₹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 Varanasi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Purulia and Ballia is 624 km. The road distance is 431.2 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Ballia without a car is to train via Varanasi which takes 12h 50m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,500.
It takes approximately 12h 50m 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 Varanasi 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 two+ 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 Varanasi Jn in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Varanasi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹280–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹280–340
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Varanasi Jn to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Purulia Jn to Namkon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Patliputra to Ballia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹300–2,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–11,000
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