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How to get fromPurnea to Kathmanduby train, plane, car, night bus, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Purnea to Kathmandu by train, plane, car, night bus, or bus

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  1. Train to Biratnagar Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Jogbanitrain train
    2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BIR - KTM
    5h 26m
    $113–152

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train 15723
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    24h 44m
    $7–46

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Raxaul Jntrain train 15655
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    12h 51m
    $20–57

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the night bus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    20h 58m
    $9–29

  5. Drive 416.4 km

    1. Drive from Purnea to Kathmanducar car 416.4 km
    6h 55m
    $54–77

  6. Drive to Tumlingtar, fly

    1. Drive from Purnea to Tumlingtar (TMI)car car
    2. Fly from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane TMI - KTM
    4h 54m
    $60–266

  7. Train to Bhadrapur Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Katihar Jn to Galgaliatrain train
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BDP - KTM
    8h 5m
    $143–186

  8. Train, drive to Rajbiraj, fly

    1. Take the train from Purnia Court to Saharsa Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Saharsa Jn to Saraigarh Junctiontrain train
    3. Drive from Saraigarh Junction to Rajbiraj (RJB)car car
    4. Fly from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane RJB - KTM
    7h 9m
    $35–251

Purnea to Kathmandu by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration24h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 336.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Purnea to Kathmandu. However, you can take the line 05240 train to Purnia Jn, take the train to Jogbani, drive to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purnia Court to Kathmandu via Katihar Jn and Raxaul Jn in around 12h 51m.

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