| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | SUV 6pax | Any time | +4h 9m | $544.41 | |
Taxi | TaxiBazaar | Hatchback 4pax | Any time | +4h 9m | $544.29 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2S - Second Sitting Class | 06:28 | 12:05 | $1.76 | |
Train | Indian Railways | CC - AC Chair Class | 06:28 | 12:05 | $5.92 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 10:00 | 14:58 | $2.85 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 10:00 | 14:58 | $7.23 | |
Bus | WBTC CTC Habra Barasat Haldia | AC Semi Sleeper | 13:45 | 19:55 | $6.23 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 19:35 | 00:55 | $2.80 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 19:35 | 00:55 | $7.07 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 3A - AC 3-Tier Sleeper | 19:50 | 00:55 | $6.91 | |
Train | Indian Railways | 2A - AC 2-Tier Sleeper | 19:50 | 00:55 | $9.42 | |
Train | Indian Railways | SL - Sleeper Class | 19:55 | 01:44 | $2.54 | |
Bus | City Queen Bus Service | Non-AC Seater | 20:50 | 05:00 | $2.75 | |
Bus | City Queen Bus Service | Non-AC Seater | 21:30 | 07:30 | $3.13 |
Travelling between Kolkata and Purulia is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 3.44 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 3.02.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 10 hours to travel between Kolkata and Purulia depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Kolkata and Purulia. Train will bring you to your destination in 4h 48m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h to reach Purulia.
Travelling between Kolkata and Purulia can be as cheap as USD 3.02 if you opt for a City Queen Bus Service bus and as expensive as USD 3.44 if you buy a City Queen Bus Service Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kolkata to Purulia.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
City Queen Bus Service
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $4 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 48m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:50 PM |
| Latest Departure | 11:35 PM |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 240 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | City Queen Bus Service, Indian Railways |