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How to Reach Purulia, India

Purulia by Road:

Purulia is well connected to the other districts and regions in West Bengal through roadways. There are regular bus services and cab facilities that link Purulia to the neighboring cities, including Kolkata, Orissa, Digha, Krishnanagar, Jhargram, Bardhaman, Tarakeshwar, Asansol, Chakradharpur, Malda and Berhampur. Apart from the government bus services, there are private bus services as well, connecting all the districts of West Bengal with Purulia.

Purulia by Train:

The district of Purulia has its own railway station, which is deemed as one of the best in the whole of West Bengal. There are direct trains that connect Purulia to all the other regions in India, including Delhi, Orissa, and Kolkata. The district is also well connected to Asansol, Chakradharpur, Burdwan and Kharagpur. 1.5 km from the town-center, Purulia station is a junction, as all the long distance trains stop here. Puruliya Express runs from Howrah on all days, except Saturday.

Purulia by Air:

Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport, sited in Kolkata - the capital city of the West Bengal, is the nearest airdrome to Purulia. The airport is very well connected to all the parts of India as well as abroad. After de-boarding from the air carrier, tourists can reach Purulia either by railway or by roadway. There are regular services for both the modes of transport. The distance between Kolkata Airport and Purulia district is about 330 km.