There are 4 ways to get from Purnea to Silchar by train, night bus, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Silchartrain 14038
25h 37m₹589–4,513Night bus, bus
- Take the nightbus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri Junction to Guwahati Isbtbus
- Take the bus from ISBT Guwahati to Silchar ISBTbus
27h₹1,749–2,597Drive 773.7 km
- Drive from Purnea to Silcharcar 773.7 km
11h 35m₹8,681–12,539Fly
- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Silchar Airport (IXS)plane PXN - IXS
19h 7m₹10,690–34,831
Purnea to Silchar by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purnea to Silchar is to train which costs ₹550 - ₹4,600 and takes 25h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Purnea to Silchar is to drive which takes 11h 35m and costs ₹8,500 - ₹13,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Purnea to Silchar. However, there are services departing from Purnia Zero Mile and arriving at Silchar ISBT via Siliguri Junction and ISBT Guwahati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.
No, there is no direct train from Purnea to Silchar. However, there are services departing from Purnia Court and arriving at Silchar via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.
The distance between Purnea and Silchar is 1026 km. The road distance is 773.7 km.
The best way to get from Purnea to Silchar without a car is to train which takes 25h 37m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,600.
It takes approximately 25h 37m to get from Purnea to Silchar, including transfers.
Purnea to Silchar bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, depart from Purnia Zero Mile station.
Purnea to Silchar train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
The best way to get from Purnea to Silchar is to train which takes 25h 37m and costs ₹550 - ₹4,600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ₹10,000 - ₹35,000 and takes 19h 7m.
What companies run services between Purnea, India and Silchar, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to Silchar once a week. Tickets cost ₹470–3,600 and the journey takes 23h 40m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines and Star Air fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Silchar Airport (IXS) 4 times a day.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Silchar Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹10,000–34,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Silchar Airport via Delhi, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹22,000–37,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Silchar Airport via Delhi, Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹20,000–36,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Silchar Airport via Kolkata, Gauhati
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₹11,000–34,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katihar Jn to Silchar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹470–3,600
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹470–600
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,200–1,500
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹1,700–2,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹2,800–3,600
- Phone
- 18003453986
- Website
- ASTC
Bus from Siliguri Junction to Guwahati Isbt
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹550–1,200
- Website
- ASTC
- AC Sleeper
- ₹950–1,200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arhans Travels
Bus from ISBT Guwahati to Silchar ISBT
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹683
- Schedules at
- Arhans Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Purnea to Silchar bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, arrive at Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency station.
Purnea to Silchar train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Silchar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purnea to Silchar is 774 km. It takes approximately 11h 35m to drive from Purnea to Silchar.
There are 16+ hotels available in Silchar.









