What is the cheapest way to get from Howrah to Purnia?

The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Purnia is to train via Bhātpāra which costs ₹370 - ₹3,000 and takes 12h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Howrah to Purnia?

The fastest way to get from Howrah to Purnia is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹18,000.

Is there a direct train between Howrah and Purnia?

No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Purnia Jn via Dankuni and Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

How far is it from Howrah to Purnia?

The distance between Howrah and Purnia is 386 km. The road distance is 438 km.

How do I travel from Howrah to Purnia without a car?

The best way to get from Howrah to Purnia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹1,300 - ₹1,800.

How long does it take to get from Howrah to Purnia?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Howrah to Purnia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Howrah to Purnia train from?

Howrah to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Dankuni station.

Train or fly from Howrah to Purnia?

The best way to get from Howrah to Purnia is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs ₹4,900 - ₹18,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹470 - ₹3,800 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Howrah to Purnia train arrive?

Howrah to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.

Can I drive from Howrah to Purnia?

Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Purnia is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Howrah to Purnia.

Where can I stay near Purnia?

There are six+ hotels available in Purnia.

Howrah to Purnia - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Howrah to Purnia by plane, bus, taxi, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
3h 14m
₹4,948–17,323
Train via Bhātpāra
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bandel Jn to Purnia Jntrain 13169
12h 9m
₹371–2,931
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus
2. Take the taxi from Raiganj to Purniataxi
8h 6m
₹1,295–1,734
Train
1. Take the train from Dankuni to Katihar Jntrain 15227
10h 26m
₹472–3,762
Drive 438 km
1. Drive from Howrah to Purniacar 438 km
6h 44m
₹4,778–6,901
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Howrah to Purniataxi 438 km
6h 44m
₹9,500–12,000

Howrah to Purnia by train

1Weekly Trains

10h 26mAverage Duration

₹472Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Howrah to Purnia.

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Distance: 386.1 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Howrah, 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 Dankuni to Katihar Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 7h 44m.

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