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How to get fromKathmandu to Purniaby plane, train, car, bus, or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Purnia by plane, train, car, bus, 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
    4h 21m
    ₹11,305–13,341

  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
    24h 43m
    ₹616–3,519

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Forbesganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jntrain train
    12h 56m
    ₹2,053–5,274

  4. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    2. Take the night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus night bus
    23h 28m
    ₹923–2,910

  5. Drive 417.1 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Purniacar car 417.1 km
    6h 56m
    ₹5,084–7,344

  6. Bus, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Gaushala to Kakadvittabus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain train 15724
    25h
    ₹1,854–3,194

Kathmandu to Purnia by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration25hAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,854Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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 and Forbesganj in around 12h 56m.

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