Purulia to Gir National Park
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal to Gir National Park, Gujarat.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
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 Gir National Park
2105 km · ~45h 26m · About 42h of driving split over 5 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purulia
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 421Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 571Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 721Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 842Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 992Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1142Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1263Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1413Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1563Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1684Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1834Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1984Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
121 km · 2h 25m drive from previous stop
Arrive in Gir National ParkGir National Park, Gujarat
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 Gir National Park
2105 km · ~46h 48m · 3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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.
- Purulia → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~702 km
~15h 36m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020
- Change buses at a major city (around km 702)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~702 km
~15h 36m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1403)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Gir National Park. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Gir National Park
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~702 km
~15h 36m|Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,020
- Arrive in Gir National Park
Gir National Park, Gujarat
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 Gir National Park
Nearest railway stations: Purulia Jn for Purulia, Gir Hadmatiya for Gir National Park.
No direct train found — best options with a change
2 changes · 59h 14m in total
Change trains at Ahmedabad Jn — about 10h 30m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 5h 40m wait
2 changes · 59h 14m in total
Change trains at Porbandar — about 8h 55m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 1h wait
2 changes · 59h 14m in total
Change trains at Rajkot Jn — about 1h 40m wait
Change trains at Veraval — about 13h 15m 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.
Purulia to Gir National Park: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purulia to Gir National Park is about 2105 km by road, roughly 42.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2105 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹80,649 · Ertiga ₹1,02,751 · Innova ₹1,07,172 · Innova Crysta ₹1,32,024 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,82,320
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,320 · AC Seater ₹3,790 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,370 · AC Sleeper ₹4,840 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,940
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,290 · Economy ₹2,140 · Third AC ₹2,980 · Second AC ₹4,240 · First AC ₹5,920
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Gir National Park.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Purulia to Gir National Park. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Ambikapur425 km from Purulia
Chhattisgarh
- Kanha735 km from Purulia
Madhya Pradesh
- Chhindwara1010 km from Purulia
Madhya Pradesh
- Satpura1070 km from Purulia
Madhya Pradesh
- Khandwa1355 km from Purulia
Madhya Pradesh
- Bharuch1800 km from Purulia
Hotels in Gir National Park
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Things to Do in Gir National Park
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