There are 6 ways to get from Contai to Purnia by train, plane, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
6h 25m₹7,472–31,621Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Barsoi Jntrain 15721
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jntrain 15724
14h 32m₹451–3,520Bus
- Take the bus from Contai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Purniabus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater
19h 35mDrive 530.5 km
- Drive from Contai to Purniacar 530.5 km
8h 18m₹5,939–8,579Taxi
- Take the taxi from Contai to Purniataxi 530.5 km
8h 18m₹11,000–14,000Train via Mārgrām
- Take the train from Kanthi P H to Rampur Hattrain 13417
- Take the train from Rampur Hat to Purnia Jntrain 13159
19h 23m₹482–3,701
Contai to Purnia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Contai to Purnia is to train which costs ₹450 - ₹3,600 and takes 14h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Contai to Purnia is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹32,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Contai to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Contai and arriving at Purnia via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Contai to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Kanthi P H and arriving at Purnia Jn via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
The distance between Contai and Purnia is 548 km. The road distance is 530.5 km.
The best way to get from Contai to Purnia without a car is to train which takes 14h 32m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Contai to Purnia, including transfers.
Contai to Purnia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Contai station.
Contai to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Kanthi P H station.
The best way to get from Contai to Purnia is to train which takes 14h 32m and costs ₹450 - ₹3,600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 19h 35m.
What companies run services between Contai, India and Purnia, India?
You can take a train from Kanthi P H to Purnia Jn via Barsoi Jn in around 14h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Contai to Purnia via Kolkata in around 19h 35m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–30,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Kanthi P H to Howrah Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹160–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹160–200
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹450–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–800
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
Train from Kanthi P H to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 39m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹800–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Kanthi P H to Rampur Hat
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹290–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹290–350
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹750–950
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
Train from Rampur Hat to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–950
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- slgtbus@gmail.com
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9153044288
- shashipujan123@gmail.com
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Contai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
- Website
- Shiv Shakti
Bus from Kolkata to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–14,000
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Booking & Getting There
Contai to Purnia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Contai to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barsoi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Contai to Purnia is 530 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Contai to Purnia.
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