There are 8 ways to get from Purulia to Forbesganj by train, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Barsoi Jn15629 / ...
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Forbesganj15724
13h 36m₹424–3,266Drive 424.7 km
- Drive from Purulia to Forbesganj424.7 km
6h 25m₹4,475–6,464Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Forbesganj424.7 km
6h 25m₹7,500–9,500Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly to Purnea Airport, train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Ranchi
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Purnea Airport (PXN)IXR - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
10h 7m₹6,902–22,012Train via Katihar
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Katihar Jn28181
- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Forbesganj12488 / ...
18h₹432–3,301Train to Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Andal Jn
- Fly from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport (RDP) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)RDP - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Forbesganj
12h 28m₹6,854–24,452Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly to Purnea Airport, train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)CCU - PXN
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
11h 18m₹5,201–19,222Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Ranchi
- Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)IXR - PAT
- Take the train from Patliputra to Forbesganj
13h 26m₹4,622–12,212
Purulia to Forbesganj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Forbesganj is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,300 and takes 13h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Forbesganj is to drive which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹4,400 - ₹6,500.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Forbesganj. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Forbesganj via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 36m.
The distance between Purulia and Forbesganj is 585 km. The road distance is 424.7 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Forbesganj without a car is to train which takes 13h 36m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 13h 36m to get from Purulia to Forbesganj, including transfers.
Purulia to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Forbesganj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barsoi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Forbesganj is 425 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Purulia to Forbesganj.
There are six+ hotels available in Forbesganj.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Forbesganj, India?
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Forbesganj via Barsoi Jn in around 13h 36m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Purnea Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–19,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Purnea Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–21,000
Flights from Durgapur Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–18,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,500–16,000
Flights from Birsa Munda Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹3,700–8,500
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
Train from Barsoi Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times 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 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 Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- 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)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Purulia Jn to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- 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)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Katihar Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹390–490
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,100
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 Baghdogra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Patliputra to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹900–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–9,500
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