How To Reach Puri

How to Reach Puri, Odisha, India

Puri, famous for its Jagannath Temple and beautiful beaches, is a significant pilgrimage and tourist destination in India. It is well connected by road, rail, and the nearest airport is located in Bhubaneswar.

By Train:

Puri has its own railway station, Puri Railway Station (Station Code: PURI), which is well connected to major cities across India. It is the terminus for the trains coming to Puri.

By Flight:

The nearest airport is Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar (IATA: BBI), approximately 60 kilometers from Puri. From the airport, one can take a taxi or a bus to reach Puri.

By Road:

Puri is well connected by road to different cities. You can drive or take a bus to reach the destination. National Highway NH 316 connects Puri with the capital city Bhubaneswar.

How to Reach Puri from India's Top 10 Cities

From Mumbai

• By Flight: Take a direct flight to Bhubaneswar and then a taxi or bus to Puri.
• By Train: Mumbai to Puri via Mumbai CSMT Puri Express or other connecting trains.
• By Road: 1674 km via NH60 - passing through Nagpur, Raipur, Sambalpur, and Bhubaneswar.

From Delhi

• By Flight: Direct flights to Bhubaneswar or connecting flights with stopovers.
• By Train: Direct train Purushottam Express or other connecting trains.
• By Road: Approximately 1800 km via NH19 - through Agra, Kanpur, Jhansi, and Raipur.

From Kolkata

• By Flight: Direct flights to Bhubaneswar, followed by a taxi or bus.
• By Train: Many direct trains like Dhauli Express, Shatabdi Express.
• By Road: Approximately 495 km via NH16 - through Kharagpur, Bhubaneswar.

From Bengaluru

• By Flight: Direct flights to Bhubaneswar, then a taxi or bus to Puri.
• By Train: Trains like Prashanti Express.
• By Road: Approximately 1450 km via NH16 - passing through Chennai, Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam.

From Chennai

• By Flight: Regular flights to Bhubaneswar, then taxi or bus to Puri.
• By Train: Chennai Puri Express and other trains.
• By Road: About 1230 km via NH16 - direct route passing through Nellore, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam.

From Hyderabad

• By Flight: Direct or connecting flights to Bhubaneswar, then reach Puri by road.
• By Train: Secunderabad Puri Express and others.
• By Road: Around 1040 km via NH16 - through Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam.

From Pune

• By Flight: Connecting flights to Bhubaneswar, then taxi or bus to Puri.
• By Train: Puri Express or other connecting trains.
• By Road: Approximately 1600 km via NH60 - through Hyderabad, Vishakhapatnam, Bhubaneswar.

From Jaipur

• By Flight: Flights with one or more stopovers to Bhubaneswar, then a road trip to Puri.
• By Train: Jaipur Puri Express or other trains with changes.
• By Road: Close to 1650 km via NH52 - passing Ajmer, Udaipur, Nagpur and Raipur.

From Ahmedabad

• By Flight: Connecting flights to Bhubaneswar, then by road to Puri.
• By Train: Various trains connecting via major junctions.
• By Road: Roughly 1800 km via NH47 - through Indore, Nagpur, Raipur.

From Surat

• By Flight: No direct flights; connecting flights to Bhubaneswar, then to Puri by road.
• By Train: Trains with a changeover at major junctions.
• By Road: About 1750 km via NH47/NH52 - crossing Vadodara, Indore, Nagpur, and Raipur.

Please note that travel distances and routes mentioned are approximate and subject to changes depending on road conditions and travel policy updates. Always check the latest travel guidelines and confirm bookings before traveling.