What is the cheapest way to get from Purulia to Howrah?

The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Howrah is to bus which costs ₹210 - ₹310 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Purulia to Howrah?

The fastest way to get from Purulia to Howrah is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ₹2,500 - ₹3,700.

Is there a direct bus between Purulia and Howrah?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Purulia and arriving at Kolkata. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Purulia and Howrah?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Santragachi Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Purulia to Howrah?

The distance between Purulia and Howrah is 315 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.

How do I travel from Purulia to Howrah without a car?

The best way to get from Purulia to Howrah without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700.

How long does it take to get from Purulia to Howrah?

The train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn takes 5h 1m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Purulia to Howrah bus from?

Purulia to Howrah bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Purulia station.

Where do I catch the Purulia to Howrah train from?

Purulia to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.

Train or bus from Purulia to Howrah?

The best way to get from Purulia to Howrah is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs ₹220 - ₹1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹210 - ₹310 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Purulia to Howrah bus arrive?

Purulia to Howrah bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata station.

Where does the Purulia to Howrah train arrive?

Purulia to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Santragachi Jn station.

Can I drive from Purulia to Howrah?

Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Howrah is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Purulia to Howrah.

Where can I stay near Howrah?

There are 1055+ hotels available in Howrah.

Purulia to Howrah - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Purulia to Howrah by train, bus, car, taxi, 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
best
1. Take the train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn12884 / ...
5h 1m
₹220–1,700
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purulia to Kolkata
7h 5m
₹210–310
Drive 242.8 km
1. Drive from Purulia to Howrah242.8 km
3h 41m
₹2,539–3,667
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Purulia to Howrah242.8 km
3h 41m
₹5,000–6,500
Taxi to Jamshedpur, fly
1. Take the taxi from Purulia to Jamshedpur (IXW)
2. Fly from Jamshedpur (IXW) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)IXW - CCU
3h 57m
₹4,767–25,036
Train to Birsa Munda Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Purulia Jn to Ranchi
2. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)IXR - CCU
6h 33m
₹5,502–8,152

Purulia to Howrah by train

18Weekly Trains

5h 1mAverage Duration

₹220Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 315.4 km
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Purulia, India and Howrah, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Purulia Jn to Santragachi Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹220–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, SBSTC operates a bus from Purulia to Kolkata every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹210–310 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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