Puri is about 63 km from Bhubaneswar by road, roughly 1.25 to 1.5 hours. Trains and buses run between the two through the day, and Bhubaneswar airport is the nearest for Puri.
How do you go from Bhubaneswar to Puri by road?
The highway runs south-east through Pipili, known for its appliqué work. Buses and taxis are easy to find; Konark can be added as a detour on the coastal road.
Is there a train from Bhubaneswar to Puri?
Puri station is the end of the line, and trains from Bhubaneswar take about an hour or a little more.
Which is the nearest airport?
Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar is the nearest, about 60 km from Puri.
Planning tips
- Jagannath temple has its own entry rules; check them, including who may enter, before you go.
- Rath Yatra in June–July is the biggest event of Puri's year — plan stays months ahead if you want to be there.
- Puri is the eastern dham of the Char Dham, so it often pairs with Konark and Bhubaneswar's temples.
Temples to plan around
Distances are measured by road between the city centre or main shrine, and times assume normal traffic. Festivals, weekends, weather and road works can change both. Train timings change too — please check current schedules close to your travel date.