There are 5 ways to get from Delhi to Katihar by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Purnea Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane DEL - PXN
3h 56m₹13,786–33,997Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Delhi to Katihar Jntrain 12424 / ...
17h 15m₹550–4,400Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Purniabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
30h 41mDrive 1,279.5 km
- Drive from Delhi to Katiharcar 1,279.5 km
15h 16m₹14,356–20,737Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jntrain
7h 44m₹5,646–11,997
Delhi to Katihar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Delhi to Katihar is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Delhi to Katihar is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹34,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Delhi to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Karol Bagh Terminal and arriving at Purnia via Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 41m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Delhi and arriving at Katihar Jn. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 15m.
The distance between Delhi and Katihar is 1120 km. The road distance is 1279.5 km.
The best way to get from Delhi to Katihar without a car is to train which takes 17h 15m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,400.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Delhi to Katihar, including transfers.
Delhi to Katihar bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Rath Travels, depart from Delhi station.
Delhi to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Delhi to Katihar is to fly which takes 3h 56m and costs ₹13,000 - ₹34,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 17h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 41m.
What companies run services between Delhi, India and Katihar, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 6 times a week. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Katihar Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 17h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹13,000–33,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–10,000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–13,000
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–11,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Paro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹6,000–32,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Delhi to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- Panwar tour and Travels
Bus from Delhi to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Panwar tour and Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Delhi to Katihar bus services, operated by Sri Krishna Rath Travels, arrive at Purnia station.
Delhi to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Delhi to Katihar is 1280 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Delhi to Katihar.
There are four+ hotels available in Katihar.