There are 5 ways to get from Janakpur to Purnia by car, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, bus, train
best- Drive from Janakpur to Darbhangacar
- Take the bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganjbus
- Take the train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jntrain
5h 54mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Jaynagar to Purnia Courttrain 15284
10h 55m₹274–2,019Train via Nirmāli
- Take the train from Jaynagar to Sakri Jntrain
- Take the train from Sakri Jn to Nirmalitrain
- Take the train from Nirmali to Purnia Jntrain
9h 24m₹434–3,519Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Janakpur to Purniacar 230.9 km
3h 32m₹2,601–3,757Fly, train
- Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane JKR - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain
4h 26m₹21,103–23,104
Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Janakpur to Purnia is to train which costs ₹270 - ₹2,100 and takes 10h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Janakpur to Purnia is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ₹2,600 - ₹3,800.
No, there is no direct train from Janakpur to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Janakpur and arriving at Purnia Jn via Jaynagar, Sakri Jn and Nirmali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Janakpur and Purnia is 301 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
The best way to get from Janakpur to Purnia without a car is to train via Nirmāli which takes 9h 24m and costs ₹430 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Janakpur to Purnia, including transfers.
Janakpur to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Jaynagar station.
Purnia is 15 min behind Janakpur. It is currently 12:28 AM in Janakpur and 12:13 AM in Purnia.
Janakpur to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Sakri Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Janakpur to Purnia is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Janakpur to Purnia.
What companies run services between Janakpur, Nepal and Purnia, India?
You can take a train from Janakpur to Purnia Jn via Jaynagar, Jaynagar, Sakri Jn, and Nirmali in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Janakpur Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹4,700–33,000
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Janakpur Airport to Biratnagar Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–27,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Jaynagar to Sakri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹350–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹470–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Sakri Jn to Nirmali
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–440
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹480–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
Train from Nirmali to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–190
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹440–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹600–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹950–1,300
Train from Jogbani to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹380–470
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Jaynagar to Purnia Court
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹230–1,800
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹230–270
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Website
- JGD Travels Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- JGD Travels Pvt Ltd.
- Website
- Maa Shanti Travels
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Maa Shanti Travels
- Website
- Super Humsafar
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Super Humsafar
- Website
- Raj Bus Services
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Raj Bus Services
- Website
- Hawa Hawai
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Hawa Hawai
- Website
- Shree Radha Travels
Bus from Darbhanga to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Shree Radha Travels
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