There are 3 ways to get from Purulia to Contai by train, car, or taxi
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Purulia to Contai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Contai is to train which costs ₹330 - ₹2,600 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Contai is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs ₹2,800 - ₹4,100.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Contai. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Kanthi P H via Kharagpur Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Purulia and Contai is 338 km. The road distance is 268.7 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Contai without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs ₹330 - ₹2,600.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Purulia to Contai, including transfers.
Purulia to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Contai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Kharagpur Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Contai is 269 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Purulia to Contai.
There are 60+ hotels available in Contai.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Contai, India?
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Kanthi P H via Kharagpur Jn in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Kharagpur Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,400
Train from Kharagpur Jn to Kanthi P H
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹430–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,200
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–7,500
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