There are 5 ways to get from Howrah 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)plane CCU - PXN
3h 9m₹8,808–33,368Train
cheapest- Take the train from Howrah Jn to Barsoi Jntrain 13053 / ...
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jntrain 15724
11h 6m₹397–3,119Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus
- Take the taxi from Raiganj to Purniataxi
8h 6m₹2,245–2,815Drive 438 km
- Drive from Howrah to Purniacar 438 km
6h 44m₹4,937–7,131Taxi
- Take the taxi from Howrah to Purniataxi 438 km
6h 44m₹9,500–12,000
Howrah to Purnia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howrah to Purnia is to train which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Howrah to Purnia is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹34,000.
No, there is no direct train from Howrah to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Howrah Jn and arriving at Purnia Jn via Barsoi Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.
The distance between Howrah and Purnia is 386 km. The road distance is 438 km.
The best way to get from Howrah to Purnia without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 6m and costs ₹2,200 - ₹2,900.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Howrah to Purnia, including transfers.
Howrah to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Howrah Jn station.
The best way to get from Howrah to Purnia is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹34,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹390 - ₹3,200 and takes 11h 6m.
Howrah to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Barsoi Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howrah to Purnia is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Howrah to Purnia.
What companies run services between Howrah, India and Purnia, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Star Air fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Howrah Jn to Purnia Jn via Barsoi Jn in around 11h 6m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–33,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–50,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Howrah Jn to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹260–2,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹260–320
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,600–2,100
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
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
Bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹310–480
- Website
- North Bengal State Transport
- Seater
- ₹310–350
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–12,000
Bharat Taxi
- Phone
- +91 969 600 0999
- Website
- bharattaxi.com
Brahmdev Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 983 137 2515
- Website
- localoutstationcabrental.co.in
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