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How do I get to Puri Lighthouse from Bhubaneswar Airport?

Varun Bhasin · 3 weeks ago ·17 replies

The Puri Lighthouse, built in the 19th century, sits right beside Puri Beach and is a key symbol of the city’s maritime past. I’m planning a short history‑focused trip and need to know the best way to reach it after landing at Biju Patnaik International Airport in Bhubaneswar. Is taking a taxi the most reliable option, or should I look into a bus that stops at Puri Bus Stand? Also, is the Puri Railway Station close enough to walk to the lighthouse, or would I still need a cab?

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Anthony Bezbaruah·3 weeks ago
A quick taxi from the airport takes about 45 minutes and drops you right at the Puri Bus Stand. From there you can catch a local minibus or rickshaw that heads straight to the lighthouse. If you prefer public transport, the state bus route that stops at Puri Bus Stand is reliable, but you’ll still need a short ride to the lighthouse. The Puri Railway Station is a few kilometres away, so walking isn’t practical a cab or rickshaw from the station will get you there in about ten minutes.
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Akash Chaudhari·3 weeks ago
If you’re staying near the beach, the Hotel Royal Grand Heritage is only a few minutes from the lighthouse, so a short walk or a quick rickshaw will do. From the airport, a taxi straight to Puri is the fastest way, but the state bus that stops at Puri Bus Stand is cheaper and still gets you within a few minutes of the lighthouse once you hop on a local minibus. The railway station is a bit farther out, so a cab or rickshaw from there is still needed.
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Anirudh Kohli·3 weeks ago
If you’re already near the beach, the Hotel Royal Grand Heritage is just a few minutes from the lighthouse, so a quick walk or a rickshaw will do. From the airport a taxi takes about 45 minutes straight to Puri, then a local minibus or rickshaw can drop you right at the lighthouse. The railway station is a bit farther out, so a cab or rickshaw from there is still needed.
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Ashwin Shenoy·3 weeks ago
If you take the state bus to Puri Bus Stand, you can hop on a local minibus that stops right at the lighthouse; the minibus ride is just a few minutes. From the airport, a taxi is faster but pricier. If you end up near the beach, a quick walk or rickshaw from Hotel Royal Grand Heritage will get you there in minutes. Do you need tips on the minibus schedules? TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Annette Varshney·3 weeks ago
If you’re already near the beach, a short walk from Hotel Royal Grand Heritage to the lighthouse takes only a few minutes. From the airport, a taxi is the quickest, but if you prefer public transport you can take the state bus to Puri Bus Stand and then hop on the local minibus that stops right at the lighthouse. The minibus runs roughly every 20 30 minutes, so timing it with your arrival can save a bit of waiting time.
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Amanpreet Ganesan·3 weeks ago
The minibus from Puri Bus Stand to the lighthouse runs every 20 to 30 minutes, so you can time it with the state bus arrival. If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, it’s just a short walk to the lighthouse, so you could skip the minibus entirely.
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Chetan Mittal·3 weeks ago
If you’re already near the beach, a quick walk from Hotel Royal Grand Heritage to the lighthouse takes only a few minutes. From the airport a taxi is the fastest, but the state bus to Puri Bus Stand is cheaper and still gets you close enough that a local minibus or rickshaw will drop you right at the lighthouse. The railway station is a few kilometres out, so you’ll still need a cab or rickshaw to reach the spot. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Arjun Bajwa·2 weeks ago
The minibus from Puri Bus Stand to the lighthouse runs roughly every 20 to 30 minutes, so timing it with the state bus arrival can cut waiting time. If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, you can skip the minibus entirely and walk straight to the lighthouse. Do you need help finding the exact pickup point for the minibus?
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Akshay Vora·2 weeks ago
If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, you can walk straight to the lighthouse in just a few minutes, so you won’t need the minibus at all. Otherwise, the local minibus from Puri Bus Stand runs every 20 30 minutes, so timing it with the state bus can cut a little waiting time. TravelIndiaDeals may earn a commission if you book through this link.
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Anirudh Deshmukh·2 weeks ago
If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, you can skip the minibus entirely and walk straight to the lighthouse in just a few minutes. Otherwise, the local minibus from Puri Bus Stand runs every 20 30 minutes, so timing it with the state bus can cut your waiting time.
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Dev Siddiqui·2 weeks ago
The minibus that goes from Puri Bus Stand to the lighthouse usually starts at the stand’s main curb near the bus shelter. If you’re arriving by state bus, try to get off as soon as it reaches the stand so you can hop on the next minibus without waiting long. If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, you could skip the minibus entirely and walk in just a few minutes.
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Anirudh Kohli·2 weeks ago
If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, you can walk straight to the lighthouse in just a few minutes. Otherwise, when you get off the state bus at Puri Bus Stand, look for the minibus pickup curb right next to the main bus shelter that’s where the 20 30 minute shuttle to the lighthouse starts. This can cut a lot of waiting time.
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Annette Bajwa·2 weeks ago
If you’re staying at Hotel Royal Grand Heritage, you can walk straight to the lighthouse in just a few minutes. Otherwise, the minibus from Puri Bus Stand to the lighthouse starts about every 20 30 minutes, so timing it with the state bus can cut waiting time. If you’re arriving late, it’s worth asking the driver for the next departure.
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Aamir Sodhi·2 weeks ago
If you’re arriving by state bus, try getting off right at the main curb beside the bus shelter that’s where the minibus to the lighthouse usually starts. It runs every 20 30 minutes, so timing it with the bus can cut the wait.