Purulia to Varanasi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Purulia, West Bengal to Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Approx Distance: 531 km
Approx Duration: 11.8 hrs
Route overview
Purulia to Varanasi is about 531 km by road, roughly 11.8 hours of travel time.
By car: Purulia to Varanasi
About 11h 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.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 266. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 416. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 116 km (about 2h 19m of driving) — Arrive in Varanasi
By bus: Purulia to Varanasi
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 → Varanasi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~531 km Takes about 11h 48m. Tentative fare ₹580–₹1,540.
- Arrive in Varanasi
By train: Purulia to Varanasi
The nearest railway stations are Purulia Jn for Purulia and Varanasi Jn for Varanasi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kolkata Shalimar-Gorakhpur Bhojpuri Express (15021) — departs 01:48 AM from Purulia Jn, arrives 11:15 AM at Varanasi Jn, 9h 27m
- Purushottam SF Express (12801) — departs 08:27 AM from Purulia Jn, arrives 05:10 PM at Mughal Sarai Jn, 8h 43m
- Jallianwalabagh Express (18103) — departs 11:00 PM from Purulia Jn, arrives 07:05 AM (+1 day) at Mughal Sarai Jn, 8h 5m
- Kolkata Shalimar-Haridwar Puja Special (08043) — departs 11:00 PM from Purulia Jn, arrives 07:05 AM (+1 day) at Mughal Sarai Jn, 8h 5m
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 531 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,940 · Sedan ₹7,000 · SUV ₹9,180 · Innova / MUV ₹10,290 · Tempo Traveller ₹11,980
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹580 · AC Seater ₹960 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹850 · AC Sleeper ₹1,220 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,540
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹560 · Third AC ₹770 · Second AC ₹1,090 · First AC ₹1,520
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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