Day trip from Kolkata to Puruliya
Puruliya lies 222 km (138 mi) north-west of Kolkata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 222 km (138 mi) apart, Puruliya is a realistic day trip from Kolkata: about 3 h 37 min each way by road.
| Kolkata | Puruliya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | India | India |
| Population | 4.6 million | 122,533 |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 255 m (837 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Puruliya
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Staying in Puruliya
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Common questions
How far is Puruliya from Kolkata?
222 km (138 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kolkata; by road roughly 271 km (168 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kolkata to Puruliya by road?
About 3 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kolkata and Puruliya?
No, both are on Asia/Kolkata at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.