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How to get fromChennai to Katiharby plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chennai to Katihar by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly to Purnea Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MAA - PXN
    7h 1m
    ₹13,780–32,988

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Perambur to Katihar Jntrain train 15227
    36h 45m
    ₹850–7,000

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Raiganj to Katihartaxi taxi
    45h 16m

  4. Drive  1,944.3 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Katiharcar car 1,944.3 km
    29h 14m
    ₹21,769–31,444

  5. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MAA - IXB
    2. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jntrain train
    8h 39m
    ₹10,140–18,988

  6. Fly to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT)plane plane MAA - PAT
    2. Take the train from Patliputra to Katihar Jntrain train
    10h 25m
    ₹9,950–17,998

Chennai to Katihar by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration36h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₹850Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,657.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 1m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Katihar, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Star Air fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Katihar Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 36h 45m.

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