Purulia to Raipur
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Purulia, West Bengal to Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Approx Distance: 700 km
Approx Duration: 15.6 hrs
Route overview
Purulia to Raipur is about 700 km by road, roughly 15.6 hours of travel time.
By car: Purulia to Raipur
About 14h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purulia. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 50 km (about 1h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 350. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 500. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 650. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 50 km (about 1h of driving) — Arrive in Raipur
By bus: Purulia to Raipur
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- 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 → Raipur. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~700 km Takes about 15h 33m. Tentative fare ₹770–₹2,010.
- Arrive in Raipur
By train: Purulia to Raipur
The nearest railway stations are Purulia Jn for Purulia and Raipur Jn for Raipur. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- HOWRAH - MUMBAI LTT Samarsata SF Exp (12152) — departs 02:40 AM from Purulia Jn, arrives 12:50 PM at Raipur Jn, 10h 10m
- K SANTRAGANCHI - PORBANDAR Kavi Guru SF Exp (12950) — departs 02:40 AM from Purulia Jn, arrives 12:50 PM at Raipur Jn, 10h 10m
- RAJENDRA NAGAR BIHAR - DURG South Bihar Exp (13288) — departs 05:57 AM from Purulia Jn, arrives 07:20 PM at Raipur Jn, 13h 23m
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 700 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,800 · Sedan ₹9,200 · SUV ₹12,050 · Innova / MUV ₹13,500 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,700
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹770 · AC Seater ₹1,260 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,120 · AC Sleeper ₹1,610 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,010
- Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹730 · Third AC ₹1,010 · Second AC ₹1,430 · First AC ₹1,990
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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