Purnia to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, Bihar to Durgapur, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Purnia to Durgapur
323 km · ~6h 48m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Purnia
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near SarauniAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Purnia to Durgapur
323 km · ~7h 11m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Purnia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purnia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purnia → Durgapur
AC Seater / Volvo · ~323 km
~7h 11m|Tentative fare ₹360–₹950
Usual tea / meal halts: Sarauni (~170 km)
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Purnia to Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Durgapur for Durgapur.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 15h 23m in total
Change trains at Patna Jn — about 1h 5m wait
1 change · 16h 23m in total
Change trains at Khana Jn — about 6h 34m wait
1 change · 16h 44m in total
Change trains at Mahananda Bge — about 6h 24m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Purnia to Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purnia to Durgapur is about 323 km by road, roughly 6.5 hours of travel time. The road passes near Dumka.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 323 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹3,650 · Sedan ₹4,300 · SUV ₹5,640 · Innova / MUV ₹6,340 · Tempo Traveller ₹7,410
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹360 · AC Seater ₹580 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹520 · AC Sleeper ₹740 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹950
- Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹350 · Third AC ₹480 · Second AC ₹680 · First AC ₹930
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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