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How to get fromKathmandu Airport (KTM) to Purniaby plane, train, car, bus, rideshare, or night bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Purnia by plane, train, car, bus, rideshare, or night bus

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain train
    2h 56m
    ₹11,338–13,325

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain train 15724
    25h 13m
    ₹630–3,536

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Bungamati to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Forbesganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jntrain train
    14h 44m
    ₹1,846–5,119

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kathmandu-KTM to Purniarideshare rideshare 415.2 km
    6h 53m

  5. Drive 415.2 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Purniacar car 415.2 km
    6h 53m
    ₹5,076–7,332

  6. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Drive from Chaubiskothi to Narkatiaganj Jncar car
    3. Take the train from Narkatiaganj Jn to Katihar Jntrain train
    17h 43m
    ₹2,311–5,544

  7. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus night bus
    25h 21m
    ₹940–2,946

  8. Bus, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain train 15724
    25h 32m
    ₹1,869–3,212

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights

Calendar126Weekly Planes
Duration36 minAverage Duration
Ticket₹3,929Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

What companies run services between Kathmandu Airport (KTM), Nepal and Purnia, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu Airport (KTM) to Purnia. However, you can fly to Biratnagar Airport (BIR), drive to Jogbani, then take the train to Purnia Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tribhuvan International Airport to Purnia Jn via Maitighar, Thapathali, Bungamati, Raxaul Jn, and Forbesganj in around 14h 44m.

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