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How to get fromPurnia to Shimlaby plane, bus, train, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Purnia to Shimla by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chandigarh International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)plane plane PXN - IXC
    2. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus
    8h 16m
    ₹6,995–18,188

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Purnia Court to Ambala Cant Jntrain train 14617
    2. Take the bus from Ambala to Shimla ISBT Tutikandibus bus 1223 / ...
    36h 25m
    ₹922–5,883

  3. Train, bus via Patna

    1. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Patliputratrain train
    2. Take the bus from Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal to ISBT Kashmere gatebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kashmiri Gate to Tribune Chowkbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Shimla Isbt Tutikandibus bus 515 / ...
    30h 50m
    ₹4,328–7,913

  4. Drive 1,466.1 km

    1. Drive from Purnia to Shimlacar car 1,466.1 km
    22h 27m
    ₹15,660–22,620

  5. Fly to Dehradun Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Dehradun Airport (DED)plane plane PXN - DED
    2. Take the taxi from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Shimlataxi taxi
    8h 38m
    ₹13,235–26,278

Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,616Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Purnia, India and Shimla, India?

There is no direct connection from Purnia to Shimla. However, you can take the taxi to Purnea Airport (PXN) airport, fly to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC), walk to Behlana, take the line 17 bus to Isbt-17, then take the bus to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purnia Jn to Shimla Isbt Tutikandi via Patliputra, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, ISBT Kashmere gate, Kashmiri Gate, Tribune Chowk, Sector 29/31, Isbt-17, and Chandigarh in around 30h 50m.

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