There are 4 ways to get from Purulia to Tarkeshwar by train, car, or taxi
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Train via Āsansol
best- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Asansol Jntrain
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Barddhamantrain
- Take the train from Barddhaman to Kamarkundutrain
5h 34m₹505–4,132Train
cheapest- Take the train from Purulia Jn to Howrah Jntrain 12884 / ...
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Tarakeswartrain 37379 / ...
7h 31m₹346–2,712Drive 196.4 km
- Drive from Purulia to Tarkeshwarcar 196.4 km
2h 58m₹2,188–3,160Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purulia to Tarkeshwartaxi 196.4 km
2h 58m₹4,300–5,500
Purulia to Tarkeshwar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purulia to Tarkeshwar is to train which costs ₹340 - ₹2,800 and takes 7h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Purulia to Tarkeshwar is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,100 - ₹3,200.
No, there is no direct train from Purulia to Tarkeshwar. However, there are services departing from Purulia Jn and arriving at Tarakeswar via Asansol Jn, Barddhaman and Kamarkundu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Purulia and Tarkeshwar is 265 km. The road distance is 196.4 km.
The best way to get from Purulia to Tarkeshwar without a car is to train via Āsansol which takes 5h 34m and costs ₹500 - ₹4,200.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Purulia to Tarkeshwar, including transfers.
Purulia to Tarkeshwar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purulia Jn station.
Purulia to Tarkeshwar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purulia to Tarkeshwar is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Purulia to Tarkeshwar.
There are two+ hotels available in Tarkeshwar.
What companies run services between Purulia, India and Tarkeshwar, West Bengal, India?
You can take a train from Purulia Jn to Tarakeswar via Asansol Jn, Barddhaman, and Kamarkundu in around 5h 34m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purulia Jn to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Asansol Jn to Barddhaman
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹400–500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹850–1,200
Train from Barddhaman to Kamarkundu
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Purulia Jn to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- 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)
- ₹1,300–1,800
Train from Howrah Jn to Tarakeswar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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