Transport in Puri
Puri is a renowned pilgrimage site in Orissa. Puri along with Bhubaneswar and Konark forms the "Golden Triangle" in eastern India. Jostling crowds, narrow lanes, blaring traffic, congested bazaars, aggressive pandaas (priests of the temple) attribute to the pilgrimage site, where the transport system has improved a lot in past few years.
Puri is well connected with other cities and states through railways and
roadways. The railway station
of Puri, facilitated by a number of mail and express trains. Many direct
trains to various cities like Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Kolkata and New
Delhi are available from here.
In order to reach Puri by air,
travelers can take a flight from Bhubaneswar Airport and thereafter, take a mode of
road transport. Many buses ply from Bhubaneshwar to Puri, Durgapur, Kolkata, Visakhapatnam
and Ranchi.
Public Transport Services in Puri
Puri has various kinds of transport services that keep the city connected from one part to another. There are rickshaws, buses, as well as taxis that are used in the city. There are private buses as well as buses run by the state transport department. The bus service is provided by Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) which is fast, efficient, comfortable and economical. There are also private bus operators in the city. Only 6 city buses and 20 mini buses are available in Puri town.Transporters in Puri
Presenting a list of transporters in Puri:Bhubaneswar Road Lines
Contact: +(91)-6752-228064
Near Ambika Store, Mochi Sahi, Puri Ho, Puri - 752001
Travel Holidays
Contact: +(91)-6752-239092
Pathuria Sahi, Puri Ho, Puri - 752001
North Eastern Carring Corporation Ltd.
Contact: +(91)-6752-227166
Near Water Tank, Ghoda Bazar, Puri Ho, Puri – 752001
TCI Freight
Contact: +(91)-6752-223306
18001800824
Annapurna Building, Grand Road
Puri Ho, Puri - 752001
www.tcil.com
Great India Road Ways
Contact: +(91)-6752-225829
Near-Trishakti Medical Hall
Old Sadar Thana Lane, Puri Ho, Puri - 752001
Road Transport Office in Puri
Address: Chakra Tirtha Rd
Near Water Tank, Ghoda
Badasirei, Puri, Odisha 752002
Phone: 06752 223 478
Working hours: 10:00am-5:00pm
Contact no: + (91)-6752-227166