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How to get fromShimla to Purniaby bus, plane, train, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Purnia by bus, plane, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane IXC - PXN
    10h 45m
    ₹7,017–18,212

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Purnia Courttrain train 14618
    35h 53m
    ₹915–5,977

  3. Bus, train via Patna

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus bus 179
    2. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Patliputra to Purnia Jntrain train
    32h 1m
    ₹4,084–6,074

  4. Drive 1,463.9 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Purniacar car 1,463.9 km
    22h 25m
    ₹15,660–22,619

  5. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane DED - PXN
    21h 36m
    ₹14,458–26,822

  6. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane DEL - PXN
    9h 3m
    ₹8,198–19,569

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,805Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Purnia. However, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then take the taxi to Purnia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Purnia Jn via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, and Patliputra in around 32h 1m.

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