There are 4 ways to get from Ranchi to Purulia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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- Take the train from Ranchi to Purulia Jntrain 18086 / ...
2h 40m₹150–1,200Train, bus
- Take the train from Ranchi to Muritrain 13304 / ...
- Take the bus from Jhalda Police Station to Puruliabus
3h 15m₹534–1,487Drive 123.6 km
- Drive from Ranchi to Puruliacar 123.6 km
1h 55m₹1,384–1,998Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ranchi to Puruliataxi 123.6 km
1h 55m₹2,500–3,100
Ranchi to Purulia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ranchi to Purulia is to train which costs ₹150 - ₹1,200 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Ranchi to Purulia is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹2,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ranchi and arriving at Purulia Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Ranchi and Purulia is 120 km. The road distance is 123.6 km.
The best way to get from Ranchi to Purulia without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹150 - ₹1,200.
The train from Ranchi to Purulia Jn takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Ranchi to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Ranchi station.
Ranchi to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purulia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ranchi to Purulia is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Ranchi to Purulia.
There are six+ hotels available in Purulia.
What companies run services between Ranchi, India and Purulia, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Ranchi to Purulia Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹150–1,200 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Ranchi to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
Train from Ranchi to Muri
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Jhalda Police Station to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹35–50
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹2,500–3,100
Ranchi Cabs
- Phone
- +91 900 666 6549
- Website
- ranchicabs.com
Ranchi Cab Service
- Phone
- +91 790 362 9240
- Website
- ranchicabservice.com
Ranchi Taxi
- Phone
- +91 933 416 0743
- Website
- ranchitaxi.in
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