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How to get fromKanpur to Biratnagarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kanpur to Biratnagar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Jogbanitrain train 12488
    17h 51m
    $6–38

  2. Bus via Gorakhpur

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Gorakhpurbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Forbesganjbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    20h 19m

  3. Drive  806.5 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Biratnagarcar car 806.5 km
    11h 1m
    $104–149

  4. Fly Kanpur Airport to Purnea Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane KNU - PXN
    2. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain train
    26h 21m
    $149–382

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Forbesganjbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    27h 4m

  6. Train, train to Dhangarhi, fly to Biratnagar Airport

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Aishbaghtrain train
    2. Take the train from Aishbagh to Lakhimpurtrain train
    3. Fly from Dhangarhi (DHI) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane DHI - BIR
    8h 45m
    $72–428

  7. Train, bus to Nepalgunj Airport, fly to Biratnagar Airport

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Rupaidihabus bus
    3. Fly from Nepalgunj Airport (KEP) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KEP - BIR
    11h 30m

  8. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly to Purnea Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Lucknowtrain train
    2. Fly from Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport (LKO) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane LKO - PXN
    3. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain train
    9h 38m
    $129–362

Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 958 km
  • Duration: 17h 51m

What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Biratnagar, Nepal?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Jogbani once daily. Tickets cost $4–40 and the journey takes 17h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanpur to Biratnagar via Gorakhpur and Forbesganj in around 20h 19m.

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