There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Purnia by plane, train, or car
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Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane KTM - BIR
- Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain
4h 26m₹11,362–13,431Drive, train
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Purnia Jntrain 05735
11h 14m₹1,966–4,393Drive 417.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Purniacar 417.1 km
6h 56m₹5,122–7,398Fly to Rajbiraj, drive, train
- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane KTM - RJB
- Drive from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Raghopurcar
- Take the train from Raghopur to Purnia Jntrain
7h 6m₹4,395–29,560
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Purnia is to drive and train which costs ₹1,900 - ₹4,400 and takes 11h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Purnia is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹14,000.
The distance between Kathmandu and Purnia is 329 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Kathmandu to Purnia, including transfers.
Purnia is 15 min behind Kathmandu. It is currently 9:00 PM in Kathmandu and 8:45 PM in Purnia.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Purnia is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kathmandu to Purnia.
There are seven+ hotels available in Purnia.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Purnia, India?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Purnia. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Biratnagar Airport (BIR), drive to Jogbani, then take the train to Purnia Jn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Purnia Jn via Raxaul Jn in around 11h 14m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Biratnagar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,800–29,000
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Rajbiraj
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹3,500–28,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
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 Raxaul Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹240–1,900
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹240–290
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹600–800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹850–1,100
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
Train from Raghopur to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹140–1,200
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹140–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹410–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–700
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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