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How to get fromKathmandu to Puruliaby plane, train, car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kathmandu to Purulia by plane, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane KTM - CCU
    2. Take the train from Howrah Jn to Asansol Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain train
    10h 31m
    ₹12,438–27,006

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swoyambhu to Gorakhpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Purulia Jntrain train 15022
    32h 33m
    ₹1,033–6,600

  3. Drive, train

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Asansol Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Asansol Jn to Purulia Jntrain train
    17h 47m
    ₹2,131–5,786

  4. Drive  669.2 km

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Puruliacar car 669.2 km
    10h 33m
    ₹8,196–11,838

  5. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane KTM - BDP
    2. Take the train from Galgalia to Kishanganjtrain train
    3. Take the train from Kishanganj to Purulia Jntrain train
    16h 33m
    ₹14,344–18,768

  6. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane KTM - BIR
    2. Take the train from Jogbani to Barsoi Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Purulia Jntrain train
    17h 40m
    ₹11,631–15,697

  7. Fly to Rajbiraj, drive, train

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Rajbiraj (RJB)plane plane KTM - RJB
    2. Drive from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Saraigarh Junctioncar car
    3. Take the train from Saraigarh Junction to Mansi Jntrain train
    4. Take the train from Mansi Jn to Purulia Jntrain train
    17h 48m
    ₹4,475–31,033

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹4,443Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 942.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Purulia, India?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Purulia. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Noapara, take the subway to Girish Park, walk to Girish Park, take the bus to Howrah Station, walk to Howrah Jn, take the train to Asansol Jn, then take the train to Purulia Jn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Purulia Jn via Raxaul Jn and Asansol Jn in around 17h 47m.

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