There are 5 ways to get from Tarkeshwar to Purulia by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Āsansol
best- Take the train from Kamarkundu to Asansol Jntrain 13151
- Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain 18184 / ...
6h 29m₹404–3,281Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tarakeswar to Howrah Jntrain 37324 / ...
- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jntrain 12827 / ...
8h 17m₹348–2,780Bus
- Take the bus from Arambag to Kolkata Esplanadebus
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Puruliabus
10h 14m₹420–1,295Drive 196.3 km
- Drive from Tarkeshwar to Puruliacar 196.3 km
2h 58m₹2,229–3,220Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tarkeshwar to Puruliataxi 196.3 km
2h 58m₹4,300–5,500
Tarkeshwar to Purulia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tarkeshwar to Purulia is to bus which costs ₹420 - ₹1,300 and takes 10h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Tarkeshwar to Purulia is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹3,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tarkeshwar to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Arambag and arriving at Purulia via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Tarkeshwar to Purulia. However, there are services departing from Tarakeswar and arriving at Purulia Jn via Kamarkundu and Asansol Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Tarkeshwar and Purulia is 265 km. The road distance is 196.3 km.
The best way to get from Tarkeshwar to Purulia without a car is to train via Āsansol which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Tarkeshwar to Purulia, including transfers.
Tarkeshwar to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, depart from Arambag station.
Tarkeshwar to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kamarkundu station.
The best way to get from Tarkeshwar to Purulia is to train via Āsansol which takes 6h 29m and costs ₹400 - ₹3,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ₹420 - ₹1,300 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between Tarkeshwar, West Bengal, India and Purulia, India?
You can take a train from Tarakeswar to Purulia Jn via Kamarkundu and Asansol Jn in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tarakeswar to Purulia via Arambag, Arambag, Kolkata Esplanade, and Kolkata in around 10h 14m.
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kamarkundu to Asansol Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹460–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Tarakeswar to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Howrah Jn to Purulia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- sbstccontrolroom@gmail.com
- Website
- SBSTC
Bus from Arambag to Kolkata Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹65–95
- Schedules at
- SBSTC
Bus from Kolkata to Purulia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹240–310
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹4,300–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tarkeshwar to Purulia bus services, operated by SBSTC, arrive at Kolkata Esplanade station.
Tarkeshwar to Purulia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Asansol Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tarkeshwar to Purulia is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Tarkeshwar to Purulia.
There are seven+ hotels available in Purulia.