There are 7 ways to get from Guwahati to Purnea by plane, train, bus, night bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Purnea Airport
best- Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane GAU - PXN
6h 18m₹8,814–27,440Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guwahati to Katihar Jntrain 12423 / ...
12h 3m₹436–3,403Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Santipur to Siliguribus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Sleeper
- Take the nightbus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus
14h 56mDrive 525.7 km
- Drive from Guwahati to Purneacar 525.7 km
8h 15m₹5,898–8,519Taxi
- Take the taxi from Guwahati to Purneataxi 525.7 km
8h 15m₹10,000–13,000Fly Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane GAU - IXB
- Take the train from Baghdogra to Purnia Jntrain
9h 51m₹3,514–13,450Taxi to Umroi Airport, fly to Purnea Airport
- Take the taxi from Guwahati to Umroi Airport (SHL)taxi
- Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane SHL - PXN
6h 42m₹22,886–62,237
Guwahati to Purnea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guwahati to Purnea is to train which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Guwahati to Purnea is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Guwahati to Purnea. However, there are services departing from Santipur and arriving at Purnia Zero Mile via Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Guwahati to Purnea. However, there are services departing from Guwahati and arriving at Purnia Court via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Guwahati and Purnea is 451 km. The road distance is 525.7 km.
The best way to get from Guwahati to Purnea without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,400.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Guwahati to Purnea, including transfers.
Guwahati to Purnea bus services, operated by Modern Travels, depart from Santipur station.
Guwahati to Purnea train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Guwahati station.
The best way to get from Guwahati to Purnea is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹28,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹430 - ₹3,400 and takes 12h 3m.
What companies run services between Guwahati, India and Purnea, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Star Air, and three other airlines fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Guwahati to Katihar Jn 5 times a day. Tickets cost ₹320–2,500 and the journey takes 9h 45m.
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹8,500–30,000
Flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Purnea Airport via Paro, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ₹49,000–110,000
Flights from Umroi Airport to Purnea Airport via Aizawl, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹21,000–60,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹2,700–8,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Guwahati to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹320–2,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹320–380
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹850–1,100
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,900–2,500
Train from Baghdogra to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹180–1,500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹180–220
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Website
- Modern Travels
Bus from Santipur to Siliguri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Modern Travels
Night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–600
- Schedules at
- redbus.in
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹300–600
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- Estimated price
- ₹1,600–13,000
Kamakshi Tours
- Phone
- +91 98 64 04 79 96
- Website
- kamakshitours.com
Xcell Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 07 09 70 70
- Website
- xcell.co.in
Kamakshi Tours
- Phone
- +91 98 64 04 79 96
- Website
- kamakshitours.com
Xcell Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 07 09 70 70
- Website
- xcell.co.in
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Booking & Getting There
Guwahati to Purnea bus services, operated by Modern Travels, arrive at Siliguri station.
Guwahati to Purnea train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guwahati to Purnea is 526 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Guwahati to Purnea.
There are five+ hotels available in Purnea.