There are 3 ways to get from Bhutan to Purnia by plane, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Fly to Bagdogra, train
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Fly from Paro (PBH) to Bagdogra (IXB)
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Take the train from Baghdogra to Dalkolha
Fly to Biratnagar, train
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Fly from Paro (PBH) to Biratnagar (BIR)
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Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jn
Fly to Bhadrapur, drive
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Fly from Paro (PBH) to Bhadrapur (BDP)
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Drive from Bhadrapur to Purnia
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The cheapest way to get from Bhutan to Purnia is to fly and train which costs $21 - $170 and takes 6h 38m.
The quickest way to get from Bhutan to Purnia is to fly and train which costs $17 - $210 and takes 6h 20m.
It is approximately 360 km to get from Bhutan to Purnia.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Bhutan to Purnia, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Purnia is 30 min behind Bhutan. It is currently 11:54 AM in Bhutan and 11:24 AM in Purnia.
Druk Air offers flights from Paro Airport to Bagdogra Airport.
The best way to get from Bhutan to Paro Airport is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.

- Distance: 360.4 km
- Duration: 6h 20m
What companies run services between Bhutan and Purnia, India?
There is no direct connection from Bhutan to Purnia. However, you can take the drive to Paro airport, fly to Bagdogra, take the walk to Baghdogra, take the train to Dalkolha, then take the taxi to Purnia. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Paro airport, fly to Biratnagar, take the drive to Jogbani, then take the train to Purnia.

- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Paro to Biratnagar via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100 - ₹12,000
Flights from Paro to Bhadrapur via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400 - ₹14,000

- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Paro to Biratnagar via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100 - ₹12,000
Flights from Paro to Bhadrapur via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,400 - ₹14,000

- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Paro to Bagdogra
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹400 - ₹15,000

- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Paro to Biratnagar via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹1,100 - ₹12,000

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 14646
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Baghdogra to Dalkolha
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120 - ₹750
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120 - ₹170
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420 - ₹550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550 - ₹750
Train from Jogbani to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹110 - ₹650
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110 - ₹140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380 - ₹470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500 - ₹650
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