There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Purnia by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane MAA - PXN
7h 22m₹13,320–36,388Train
cheapest- Take the train from Perambur to Katihar Jntrain 15227
38h 15m₹985–7,440Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
- Take the bus from 1 No. Gate Airport to Raiganjbus
- Take the taxi from Raiganj to Purniataxi
39h 57mDrive 1,977.7 km
- Drive from Chennai to Purniacar 1,977.7 km
29h 43m₹22,448–32,424
Chennai to Purnia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chennai to Purnia is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹7,500 and takes 38h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chennai to Purnia is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹37,000.
No, there is no direct train from Chennai to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Perambur and arriving at Purnia Jn via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 15m.
The distance between Chennai and Purnia is 1633 km. The road distance is 1977.7 km.
The best way to get from Chennai to Purnia without a car is to train which takes 38h 15m and costs ₹950 - ₹7,500.
It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Chennai to Purnia, including transfers.
Chennai to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Chennai to Purnia is to fly which takes 7h 22m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹37,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹7,500 and takes 38h 15m.
Chennai to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chennai to Purnia is 1978 km. It takes approximately 29h 43m to drive from Chennai to Purnia.
What companies run services between Chennai, India and Purnia, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, and two other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN) every 4 hours. 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.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–34,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–35,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–3,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
- Phone
- +91 99405 65430
- [email protected]
- Website
- MRM Travels
Bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Kolkata, West Bengal
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- MRM Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,900–2,300
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