There are 5 ways to get from Odisha to Katihar by plane, train, or car
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Fly Biju Patnaik International Airport to Purnea Airport
best- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane BBI - PXN
7h 11m₹11,757–38,967Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bhubaneswar to Katihar Jntrain 15227 / ...
15h 15m₹420–3,200Drive 747.4 km
- Drive from Bhubaneshwar to Katiharcar 747.4 km
11h 22m₹7,270–10,501Train to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, fly to Purnea Airport
- Take the train from Balasore to Santragachi Jntrain
- Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane CCU - PXN
7h 35m₹8,467–33,429Fly Biju Patnaik International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train
- Fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane BBI - PAT
- Take the train from Patliputra to Katihar Jntrain
9h 5m₹6,927–18,977
Odisha to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Odisha to Katihar is to train which costs ₹420 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Odisha to Katihar is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹39,000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bhubaneswar and arriving at Katihar Jn. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Thursday. The journey takes approximately 15h 15m.
The distance between Odisha and Katihar is 672 km. The road distance is 747.4 km.
The best way to get from Odisha to Katihar without a car is to train which takes 15h 15m and costs ₹420 - ₹3,200.
It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Odisha to Katihar, including transfers.
Odisha to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Bhubaneswar station.
The best way to get from Odisha to Katihar is to fly which takes 7h 11m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹39,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹420 - ₹3,200 and takes 15h 15m.
Odisha to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Odisha to Katihar is 747 km. It takes approximately 11h 22m to drive from Odisha to Katihar.
What companies run services between Odisha, India and Katihar, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Star Air, and Air India Express fly from Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Bhubaneswar to Katihar Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹420–3,200 and the journey takes 15h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹21,000–55,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Purnea Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–40,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹7,500–31,000
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–17,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Biju Patnaik International Airport to Purnea Airport via Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–38,000
Flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–30,000
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Bhubaneswar to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–3,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹420–500
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,500–3,200
Train from Balasore to Santragachi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Train from Patliputra to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–250
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹750–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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