There are 6 ways to get from Old Delhi to Katihar by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Purnea Airport
best- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane DEL - PXN
4h 14m₹11,807–34,028Train
cheapest- Take the train from Delhi to Katihar Jntrain 15484 / ...
25h 35m₹550–4,400Train via New Delhi
- Take the train from New Delhi to Katihar Jntrain 12424 / ...
18h 19m₹572–4,428Bus
- Take the bus from Delhi to Purniabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
30h 51mDrive 1,279.4 km
- Drive from Old Delhi to Katiharcar 1,279.4 km
15h 17m₹14,301–20,658Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train
- Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DEL - IXB
- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jntrain
7h 57m₹5,667–12,028
Old Delhi to Katihar by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Old Delhi to Katihar is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,400 and takes 25h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Old Delhi to Katihar is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹34,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Old Delhi station to Katihar. However, there are services departing from Old Delhi Railway Station and arriving at Purnia via Rithala station and Delhi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 51m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Delhi and arriving at Katihar Jn. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25h 35m.
The distance between Old Delhi and Katihar is 1122 km. The road distance is 1279.4 km.
The best way to get from Old Delhi to Katihar without a car is to train via New Delhi which takes 18h 19m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,500.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Old Delhi to Katihar, including transfers.
Old Delhi to Katihar bus services, operated by Travel Point World LLP, depart from Delhi station.
Old Delhi to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Delhi station.
The best way to get from Old Delhi to Katihar is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs ₹11,000 - ₹34,000. Alternatively, you can train via New Delhi, which costs ₹550 - ₹4,500 and takes 18h 19m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 30h 51m.
What companies run services between Old Delhi, India and Katihar, India?
IndiGo Airlines flies from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Purnea Airport (PXN) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from New Delhi to Katihar Jn 3 times a day. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 17h 15m.
- Website
- airindiaexpress.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,500–9,500
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Purnea Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–33,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–33,000
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–12,000
- Website
- starlightairline.com
Flights from Indira Gandhi International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–9,500
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Delhi to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,400–4,400
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Delhi to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,800
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,000–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
- Phone
- +91 93181 81834
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
Bus from Delhi to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Travel Point World LLP
- Website
- India Tours and Travels
Bus from Delhi to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- India Tours and Travels
- Phone
- 91-7373800013
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tranzking Travels
Bus from Delhi to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Tranzking Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Old Delhi to Katihar bus services, operated by Travel Point World LLP, arrive at Purnia station.
Old Delhi to Katihar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Old Delhi to Katihar is 1279 km. It takes approximately 15h 17m to drive from Old Delhi to Katihar.
There are four+ hotels available in Katihar.