Road distance
~60 km
Depends on the exact Bhubaneswar and Puri points
Route decision guide
Bhubaneswar to Puri Taxi vs Train
For a traveller already in Bhubaneswar city — a home, hotel or office, not the airport — the real choice is between a direct cab and the train from Bhubaneswar Railway Station. Both can reach Puri in a broadly similar time on a good day; the difference shows up in door-to-door effort, luggage, and how many people are travelling.
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Bhubaneswar to Puri Taxi vs Train
By BBSR CABS Editorial Team · Reviewed
For a traveller already in Bhubaneswar city — a home, hotel or office, not the airport — the real choice is between a direct cab and the train from Bhubaneswar Railway Station. Both can reach Puri in a broadly similar time on a good day; the difference shows up in door-to-door effort, luggage, and how many people are travelling.
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Typical cab time
1.5–2 hours
Traffic and pickup point dependent
Train frequency
Several daily services
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Cost basis
Per vehicle vs per seat
A cab fare is shared across the group; a train fare is charged per passenger
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The short answer
A direct cab is the simpler choice when travelling as a family or group, carrying more than light luggage, or needing a specific departure time. The train suits a solo or light traveller happy to work around a fixed timetable and handle the last-mile trip from Puri Railway Station to the actual hotel or temple area separately.
- A cab collects you at your address and drops at the Puri address directly.
- A train needs a local trip to the station at each end.
- The better choice depends on group size and luggage, not just price.
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Door-to-door versus station-to-station
A cab collects you at the exact Bhubaneswar address and drops at the exact Puri address. Taking the train means reaching Bhubaneswar Railway Station first — its own local trip if you are not already close by — then a further local ride from Puri Railway Station to the final destination. That is three legs instead of one.
- Count the local trip to the station on both ends.
- A cab removes two of those three legs.
- Heavy luggage is easier to manage in a single continuous journey.
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Cost changes with group size
A cab fare is fixed per vehicle within its passenger capacity, so it becomes proportionally cheaper per person for a family or group travelling together. A train fare is charged per seat, which can work out cheaper for one or two light travellers.
- A shared cab fare favours groups of three or more.
- A train can be the lower-cost option for a solo or two-person trip.
- Compare the total cost for everyone travelling, not the per-ticket figure alone.
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Luggage, comfort and schedule
A cab has one continuous boot for the whole journey and leaves when you are ready. The train involves carrying bags on and off at both ends and through the station, and runs to a timetable that changes and needs checking in advance — both matter more for large suitcases, elderly travellers, or small children.
- A cab avoids carrying luggage through a station twice.
- A cab departs on your schedule; a train does not.
- Confirm the current train timetable before building a day plan around it.
FAQ
Bhubaneswar to Puri Taxi vs Train questions
The answers separate confirmed booking scope from facts that still depend on your date, itinerary, and vehicle.
Is the train cheaper than a taxi from Bhubaneswar to Puri?
Per passenger, often yes for a solo or two-person trip. For a family or group sharing one vehicle, a direct cab is frequently the more cost-effective and simpler option overall.
How long does the train from Bhubaneswar to Puri take?
Roughly one and a half to two hours on most services. Confirm the current timetable before planning around it.
Does the train go straight to the temple area in Puri?
No. Puri Railway Station is a short local ride from the main temple area and most hotels, so a further local transfer is needed either way.
Which is better for elderly travellers or small children?
A direct cab, since it avoids carrying luggage through a station and waiting on a platform.
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