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There are 6 ways to get from Kanpur to Purnia by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kanpur Central to Purnia Jntrain train 12488
    15h 30m
    ₹420–3,300

  2. Bus via Patna

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Patnabus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Seater / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper
    15h 59m

  3. Drive  828.8 km

    1. Drive from Kanpur to Purniacar car 828.8 km
    11h 28m
    ₹8,039–11,611

  4. Fly from Kanpur Airport

    1. Fly from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane KNU - PXN
    23h 22m
    ₹17,489–43,585

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanpur to Lucknowbus bus redbusIndia_A/C Sleeper
    2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Purniabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    21h 20m

  6. Train to Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport, fly

    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
    7h 3m
    ₹14,453–39,411

Kanpur to Purnia by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₹420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 871.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Kanpur, India and Purnia, India?

Indian Railways operates a train from Kanpur Central to Purnia Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹420–3,300 and the journey takes 15h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kanpur to Purnia via Patna in around 15h 59m.

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