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Purulia to Ghazipur

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal to Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.

490 kmDistance
9.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹5490
Sedan₹6470
SUV₹8480
Innova / MUV₹9510
Tempo Traveller₹11080
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹540
AC Seater₹880
Non-AC Sleeper₹780
AC Sleeper₹1130
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹1420
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Train
Sleeper₹320
Economy₹520
Third AC₹720
Second AC₹1010
First AC₹1400
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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: Purulia to Ghazipur

490 km · ~10h 28m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purulia

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 245

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  4. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 395

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  5. 95 km · 1h 54m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Ghazipur

    Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh

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: Purulia to Ghazipur

490 km · ~10h 53m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.

  1. Board at Purulia

    Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purulia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.

  2. Purulia → Ghazipur

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~490 km

    ~10h 53m|Tentative fare ₹540–₹1,420

  3. Arrive in Ghazipur

    Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh

Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.

By Train: Purulia to Ghazipur

Nearest railway stations: Purulia Jn for Purulia, Ghazipur City for Ghazipur.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 11h 14m in total

Tatanagar-Rajendra Nagar Special#03284 · Express
12:23 PMUrma
2h 22m16 stops
02:45 PMAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 2m wait

Upasana Express#12327 · Superfast
03:47 PMAsansol Jn
7h 50m77 stops
11:37 PMZamania

1 change · 11h 14m in total

Tatanagar-Rajendra Nagar Special#03284 · Express
12:23 PMUrma
2h 22m16 stops
02:45 PMAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 2m wait

Kumbh Express#12369 · Superfast
03:47 PMAsansol Jn
7h 50m77 stops
11:37 PMZamania

1 change · 11h 45m in total

Tatanagar-Rajendra Nagar Special#03284 · Express
12:23 PMUrma
2h 22m16 stops
02:45 PMAsansol Jn

Change trains at Asansol Jn — about 1h 36m wait

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express#12305 · Rajdhani
04:21 PMAsansol Jn
7h 47m77 stops
12:08 AM+1dZamania

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

Purulia to Ghazipur: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Ghazipur is about 490 km by road, roughly 9.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 490 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,490 · Sedan ₹6,470 · SUV ₹8,480 · Innova / MUV ₹9,510 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,080
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹540 · AC Seater ₹880 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹780 · AC Sleeper ₹1,130 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,420
  • Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹520 · Third AC ₹720 · Second AC ₹1,010 · First AC ₹1,400

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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