Ranchi to Purulia distance - 124 km, cab fare and drive time
Ranchi to Purulia is 124 km by road and takes about 3 hours by cab via Silli, Muri and Jhalda; Raahi Saarthi one-way fares start at ₹2,999.
Purulia is 124 km east of Ranchi across the West Bengal border, about 3 hours by cab: out through Namkum and Silli to Muri, into Bengal at Tulin, then Jhalda and NH-18 into Purulia town. The town is the base for the Baranti and Murguma reservoirs and Joychandi Pahar. For Ayodhya Hills you do not need Purulia town at all - the hill top is 114 km from Ranchi direct via Silli, Tulin and Baghmundi, closer than Purulia itself, while going round through Purulia makes it about 161 km, so ask for the Ayodhya Hills drop by name. Because the route crosses a state line, our fares include the inter-state permit.
What you'll pass on the way
- Silli - about 56 km out
- Muri - about 62 km, just short of the state line
- Tulin - the West Bengal border crossing, about 64 km
- Jhalda - the first Bengal town, about 72 km
Things to do there
- Ayodhya Hills - 114 km direct from Ranchi via Baghmundi; palash bloom in February-March
- Baranti and Murguma dams
- Charida - the Chhau mask-makers' village (Purulia Chhau masks are GI-tagged)
- Joychandi Pahar
Fixed fares
| Car type | One-way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback (4 pax) | ₹2,999 | ₹5,499 |
| Sedan (4 pax) | ₹3,399 | ₹5,999 |
| SUV / Ertiga (6 pax) | ₹4,099 | ₹7,199 |
| Innova Crysta (7 pax) | ₹4,899 | ₹8,499 |
Every fare is all-inclusive - fuel, the 2 tolls on this route, parking, driver allowance, inter-state permits and 5% GST. A one-way booking carries no empty-return charge.
- Distance
- 124 km
- Drive time
- 3 hr
- Highways
- SH-1 (Jharkhand), SH-4A (West Bengal), NH-18 (old NH-32)
- Via
- Silli → Muri → Jhalda
- Toll plazas (one way)
- 2
- Best time to visit
- October to March, with late February and March for the palash bloom
- Best departure time
- 07:00 AM
- Cheapest one-way
- ₹2,999
Frequently asked questions
How far is Purulia from Ranchi?
Purulia is 124 km from Ranchi by road, about 3 hours by cab via Silli, Muri and Jhalda, crossing into West Bengal at Tulin. The road does not go through Bundu, which is on the Ranchi-Jamshedpur highway.
How far is Ayodhya Hills from Ranchi?
Ayodhya Hills (Ajodhya Pahar) in Purulia district, West Bengal, is 114 km from Ranchi Junction to the hill-top bazaar (116 km from Albert Ekka Chowk) - about 3 to 3.5 hours by cab via Namkum, Silli, Muri, the Tulin border, Baghmundi and a 15 km ghat road. The route does not go through Purulia town; going that way makes it about 161 km. This is Ayodhya Pahar in Bengal, not Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.
Do I need a permit for a Ranchi to Purulia cab?
The inter-state permit for crossing from Jharkhand into West Bengal is handled by Raahi Saarthi and included in the quoted fare. You do not need to arrange or pay anything at the border.
When do the palash flowers bloom at Ayodhya Hills?
The palash (flame of the forest) blooms at Ayodhya Hills from late February through March, and it is the best time of year to make this drive. Book two weeks ahead - Purulia fills up with Kolkata weekenders in that window.
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