There are 4 ways to get from Purulia to Shikharji by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi via Parasnath
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Parasnath12801
- Take the taxi from Parasnath to Shikharji
3h 57m₹598–1,679Drive 128.3 km
- Drive from Purulia to Shikharji128.3 km
2h 49m₹1,361–1,965Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Shikharji128.3 km
2h 49m₹2,400–3,000Train, taxi
- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Nsc Bose J Gomo12801 / ...
- Take the taxi from Nsc Bose J Gomo to Shikharji
4h 1m₹791–1,879
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Shikharji is to train and taxi via Parasnath which costs ₹600 - ₹1,700 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Shikharji is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
The distance between Purulia and Shikharji is 150 km. The road distance is 128.3 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Shikharji without a car is to train and taxi via Parasnath which takes 3h 57m and costs ₹600 - ₹1,700.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Purulia to Shikharji, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Shikharji is 128 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Purulia to Shikharji.
There are three+ hotels available in Shikharji.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Shikharji, India?
There is no direct connection from Purulia to Shikharji. However, you can take the train to Parasnath then take the taxi to Shikharji. Alternatively, you can drive from Purulia to Shikharji in around 2h 49m.
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- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Parasnath
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Purulia Jn to Nsc Bose J Gomo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- ₹450–3,000
Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 91 23 25 66 67
- Website
- ercustbase.wixsite.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 28 84 55 55
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
4G Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 77 50 77 77
Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 91 23 25 66 67
- Website
- ercustbase.wixsite.com
India Tourist Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 28 84 55 55
- Website
- indiatouristtaxi.com
4G Cabs
- Phone
- +91 88 77 50 77 77
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