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Purulia to Jammu

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purulia, West Bengal to Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

1996 kmDistance
39.9 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹22060
Sedan₹26050
SUV₹34080
Innova / MUV₹38120
Tempo Traveller₹44210
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹2200
AC Seater₹3590
Non-AC Sleeper₹3190
AC Sleeper₹4590
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹5640
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Train
Sleeper₹1230
Economy₹2030
Third AC₹2820
Second AC₹4020
First AC₹5620
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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 Jammu

1996 km · ~43h 15m · About 40h of driving split over 5 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. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

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

  4. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 399

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 549

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 699

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

  7. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 798

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 948

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1098

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

  10. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1198

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1348

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1498

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

  13. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1597

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

  14. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1747

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

  15. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1897

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

  16. 99 km · 1h 59m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

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 Jammu

1996 km · ~44h 22m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  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 → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~998 km

    ~22h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 998)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Jammu. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Jammu

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~998 km

    ~22h 11m|Tentative fare ₹1,100–₹2,840

  5. Arrive in Jammu

    Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir

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 Jammu

Nearest railway stations: Purulia Jn for Purulia, Jammu Tawi for Jammu.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 33h 46m in total

Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express#15021 · Express
01:39 AMUrma
9h 36m60 stops
11:15 AMVaranasi Jn

Change trains at Varanasi Jn — about 1h 35m wait

Varanasi-Jammu Tawi SF Express#12237 · Superfast
12:50 PMVaranasi Jn
22h 35m176 stops
11:25 AM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 34h 41m in total

Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express#15021 · Express
01:39 AMUrma
8h 46m57 stops
10:25 AMMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 3h 40m wait

Himgiri Express#12331 · Superfast
02:05 PMMughal Sarai Jn
22h 15m179 stops
12:20 PM+1dJammu Tawi

1 change · 35h 33m in total

Jallianwalabagh Express#18103 · Express
10:52 PMUrma
8h 13m65 stops
07:05 AM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 3h 45m wait

Archana Express#12355 · Superfast
10:50 AMMughal Sarai Jn
23h 35m184 stops
10:25 AM+1dJammu Tawi

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 Jammu: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Jammu is about 1996 km by road, roughly 39.9 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1996 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹22,060 · Sedan ₹26,050 · SUV ₹34,080 · Innova / MUV ₹38,120 · Tempo Traveller ₹44,210
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,200 · AC Seater ₹3,590 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · AC Sleeper ₹4,590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹5,640
  • Train: Sleeper ₹1,230 · Economy ₹2,030 · Third AC ₹2,820 · Second AC ₹4,020 · First AC ₹5,620

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

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