There are 5 ways to get from Howrah Bridge to Purnia by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)CCU - PXN
3h 43m₹4,667–16,355Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bandel Jn to Purnia Jn13169
12h 16m₹371–2,931Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Airport taxi stand Gate 1
- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Take the taxi from Raiganj to Purnia
8h 15m₹1,290–1,806Drive 437.9 km
- Drive from Howrah Bridge to Purnia437.9 km
6h 37m₹4,582–6,618Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah Bridge to Purnia437.9 km
6h 37m₹9,500–12,000
Howrah Bridge to Purnia by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah Bridge to Purnia is to train which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah Bridge to Purnia is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹17,000.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah Bridge to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Purnia Jn via Bandel Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.
The distance between Howrah Bridge and Purnia is 391 km. The road distance is 437.9 km.
The best way to get from Howrah Bridge to Purnia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 15m and costs ₹1,200 - ₹1,900.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Howrah Bridge to Purnia, including transfers.
Howrah Bridge to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bandel Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah Bridge to Purnia is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs ₹4,600 - ₹17,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 16m.
Howrah Bridge to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Purnia Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah Bridge to Purnia is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Howrah Bridge to Purnia.
What companies run services between Howrah Bridge, India and Purnia, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN) once daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bandel Jn to Purnia Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 10h 25m.
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- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,400–16,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bandel Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
- Phone
- 033 2442 0278
- transportdeptt.wb@gmail.com
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Bus from Howrah Bus Stand to Airport taxi stand Gate 1
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹30–130
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–480
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Seater
- ₹310–350
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Estimated price
- ₹950–12,000
Taxi and cab service kolkata
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 98313 72515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.in
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 96 96 00 09 99
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
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