There are 6 ways to get from Purnia to Howrah by plane, subway, ferry, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, subway, ferry
best- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane PXN - CCU
- Take the subway from Noapara to Esplanadesubway
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
3h₹6,827–27,395Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Kolkatatrain 13160
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
11h 36m₹298–2,133Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Purnia to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jettyferry
6h 12mTrain
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Bandel Jntrain 13170
10h 42m₹379–2,910Drive 437.9 km
- Drive from Purnia to Howrahcar 437.9 km
6h 44m₹4,902–7,080Taxi
- Take the taxi from Purnia to Howrahtaxi 437.9 km
6h 44m₹9,500–12,000
Purnia to Howrah by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Howrah is to train and ferry which costs ₹290 - ₹2,200 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Purnia to Howrah is to fly and subway and ferry which takes 3h and costs ₹6,500 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct train from Purnia to Howrah. However, there are services departing from Purnia Jn and arriving at Howrah Jn via Bandel Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 42m.
The distance between Purnia and Howrah is 391 km. The road distance is 437.9 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Howrah without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h to get from Purnia to Howrah, including transfers.
Purnia to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purnia Jn station.
Purnia to Howrah train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Bandel Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purnia to Howrah is 438 km. It takes approximately 6h 44m to drive from Purnia to Howrah.
There are 1078+ hotels available in Howrah.
What companies run services between Purnia, India and Howrah, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Purnia Jn to Bandel Jn twice a week. Tickets cost ₹250–2,000 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,500–27,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–27,000
- Phone
- +91 9007041844
- info@kmrc.in
- Website
- kmrc.in
Subway from Noapara to Esplanade
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹15–19
- Website
- kmrc.in
- Phone
- 14646
- care@irctc.co.in
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purnia Jn to Bandel Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹250–2,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹250–310
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹650–850
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹950–1,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,500–2,000
Train from Purnia Jn to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹270–2,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹270–330
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹700–900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,000–1,300
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- helpdesk@tranzking.com
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Purnia to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Phone
- +918697733391
- onlinebookingctc@gmail.com
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
Ferry from Fairlie to Howrah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₹6–9
- Website
- WBTC
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–12,000
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