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Purulia to Meerut

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

1388 kmDistance
27.8 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Hatchback₹15370
Sedan₹18140
SUV₹23750
Innova / MUV₹26570
Tempo Traveller₹30840
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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1530
AC Seater₹2500
Non-AC Sleeper₹2220
AC Sleeper₹3190
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3940
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Train
Sleeper₹860
Economy₹1420
Third AC₹1970
Second AC₹2810
First AC₹3920
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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 Meerut

1388 km · ~30h 26m · About 28h of driving split over 4 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. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 347

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

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 497

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

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 647

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

  7. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 694

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

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 844

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

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 994

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

  10. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 1041

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

  11. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1191

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

  12. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1341

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

  13. 47 km · 56m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Meerut

    Meerut, 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 Meerut

1388 km · ~30h 50m · 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) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 694)

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

  4. change point 1 → Meerut

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~694 km

    ~15h 25m|Tentative fare ₹760–₹1,990

  5. Arrive in Meerut

    Meerut, 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 Meerut

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

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 20m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12801 · Superfast
08:20 AMUrma
18h 55m157 stops
03:15 AM+1dKhurja Jn

Change trains at Khurja Jn — about 1h 5m wait

Sangam Express#14163 · Express
04:20 AMKhurja Jn
2h 20m12 stops
06:40 AMMeerut City

1 change · 23h 5m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12801 · Superfast
08:20 AMUrma
19h 43m167 stops
04:03 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 2h 32m wait

Nimach Kota Link Exp#29019 · Express
06:35 AMGhaziabad
50m6 stops
07:25 AMMeerut City

1 change · 24h 5m in total

Purushottam SF Express#12801 · Superfast
08:20 AMUrma
19h 43m167 stops
04:03 AM+1dGhaziabad

Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 3h 27m wait

New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi#12017 · Shatabdi
07:30 AMGhaziabad
55m10 stops
08:25 AMSakhoti Tanda

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 Meerut: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purulia to Meerut is about 1388 km by road, roughly 27.8 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1388 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹15,370 · Sedan ₹18,140 · SUV ₹23,750 · Innova / MUV ₹26,570 · Tempo Traveller ₹30,840
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,530 · AC Seater ₹2,500 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,220 · AC Sleeper ₹3,190 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,940
  • Train: Sleeper ₹860 · Economy ₹1,420 · Third AC ₹1,970 · Second AC ₹2,810 · First AC ₹3,920

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

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