There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Purnea by plane, train, car, bus, or night bus
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Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain
5h 29m₹9,352–11,531Bus, night bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
- Take the night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus
23h 13m₹803–2,760Drive, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Forbesganjtrain
- Take the train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jntrain
14h 3m₹2,087–6,030Drive 416.4 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Purneacar 416.4 km
6h 56m₹4,884–7,054Fly to Tumlingtar, drive
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Tumlingtar (TMI)plane KTM - TMI
- Drive from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Purneacar
5h 49m₹33,550–65,645Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus
- Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain 15724
24h 12m₹1,955–4,045
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Purnea is to bus and night bus which costs ₹800 - ₹2,800 and takes 23h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Purnea is to fly and train which takes 5h 29m and costs ₹9,000 - ₹12,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Purnea is 335 km. The road distance is 416.4 km.
The best way to get from Kathmandu to Purnea without a car is to bus and night bus which takes 23h 13m and costs ₹800 - ₹2,800.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Kathmandu to Purnea, including transfers.
Purnea is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 3:01 AM in Kathmandu and 2:46 AM in Purnea.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Purnea is 416 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kathmandu to Purnea.
There are six+ hotels available in Purnea.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Purnea, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Purnea. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Biratnagar Airport (BIR), drive to Jogbani, take the train to Purnia Jn, then take the line 05223 train to Purnia Court. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Purnia Court via Raxaul Jn, Forbesganj, and Purnia Jn in around 14h 3m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–24,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Tumlingtar
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–26,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,000–9,400
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,200–24,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Jogbani to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Raxaul Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- nbstcenquiry@gmail.com
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–2,000
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
Night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–600
- Schedules at
- redbus.in
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹300–600
- Phone
- +977 985-2059959
- Website
- bussewa.com
Bus from Gaushala to Kakadvitta
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹1,605
- Book at
- bussewa.com
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