There are 4 ways to get from Bhopal to Katihar by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane BHO - PXN
5h 28m₹15,045–35,298Train
cheapest- Take the train from Rani Kamalapati to Katihar Jntrain 01665
26h 10m₹708–5,337Bus
- Take the bus from Bhopal to Lucknowbus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Purniabus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
36h 54mDrive 1,227.3 km
- Drive from Bhopal to Katiharcar 1,227.3 km
18h 6m₹13,741–19,848
Bhopal to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bhopal to Katihar is to train which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bhopal to Katihar is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹36,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bhopal to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Bhopal and arriving at Purnia via Lucknow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Bhopal to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Bhopal Jn and arriving at Katihar Jn via Rani Kamalapati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
The distance between Bhopal and Katihar is 1100 km. The road distance is 1227.3 km.
The best way to get from Bhopal to Katihar without a car is to train which takes 26h 10m and costs ₹700 - ₹5,500.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Bhopal to Katihar, including transfers.
Bhopal to Katihar bus services, operated by Hans Travels, depart from Bhopal station.
Bhopal to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Rani Kamalapati station.
The best way to get from Bhopal to Katihar is to fly which takes 5h 28m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹36,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹700 - ₹5,500 and takes 26h 10m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 36h 54m.
What companies run services between Bhopal, India and Katihar, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Limited fly from Raja Bhoj International Airport (BHO) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Rani Kamalapati to Katihar Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹600–4,500 and the journey takes 25h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–34,000
Flights from Raja Bhoj International Airport to Purnea Airport via Pune, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–36,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Rani Kamalapati to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–4,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹600–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,500–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,600–4,500
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
Bus from Lucknow to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- hanstravel.in
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
- Phone
- 91 82870 09889
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zingbus
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹600–2,000
- Schedules at
- Zingbus
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Lucknow to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
- Website
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
Bus from Bhopal to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Bombay Raja Roadlinks
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Lucknow to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
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Booking & Getting There
Bhopal to Katihar bus services, operated by Hans Travels, arrive at Lucknow station.
Bhopal to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bhopal to Katihar is 1227 km. It takes approximately 18h 6m to drive from Bhopal to Katihar.
There are five+ hotels available in Katihar.