There are 4 ways to get from Nepal to Purnia by car, train, bus, or night bus
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Drive, train
best- Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar
- Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Forbesganjtrain
- Take the train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jntrain
12h 56m₹2,049–5,268Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
- Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain 15724
24h 43m₹616–3,519Drive 417.1 km
- Drive from Kathmandu to Purniacar 417.1 km
6h 56m₹5,071–7,325Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
- Take the night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus
24h 51m₹926–2,929
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Purnia is to bus and train which costs ₹600 - ₹3,600 and takes 24h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Purnia is to drive which takes 6h 56m and costs ₹5,000 - ₹7,500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nepal to Purnia. However, there are services departing from N.A.C and arriving at Purnia Zero Mile via Kathmandu and Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.
The distance between Nepal and Purnia is 505 km. The road distance is 417.1 km.
The best way to get from Nepal to Purnia without a car is to bus and train which takes 24h 43m and costs ₹600 - ₹3,600.
It takes approximately 12h 56m to get from Nepal to Purnia, including transfers.
Nepal to Purnia bus services, operated by NBSTC, depart from Kathmandu station.
Nepal to Purnia bus services, operated by NBSTC, arrive at Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus station.
Purnia is 15 min behind Nepal. It is currently 1:57 PM in Nepal and 1:42 PM in Purnia.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Purnia is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Nepal to Purnia.
What companies run services between Nepal and Purnia, India?
There is no direct connection from Nepal to Purnia. However, you can drive to Raxaul Jn, take the train to Forbesganj, then take the train to Purnia Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from N.A.C to Purnia Jn via Gongabu Buspark, Kathmandu, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, and Siliguri Jn in around 24h 43m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Raxaul Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
Train from Forbesganj to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
Train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–2,000
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
Bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹420–2,000
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
Night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–600
- Schedules at
- redbus.in
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹300–600
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