There are 4 ways to get from Purnia to Birgunj by train, plane, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Jogbanitrain
- Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Simara Airport (SIF)plane BIR - SIF
5h 2m$118–733Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Raxaul Jntrain 15655
10h$3–30Drive 357.9 km
- Drive from Purnia to Birgunjcar 357.9 km
5h 40m$46–67Train via Pandaul
- Take the train from Purnia Court to Sakri Jntrain 15283
- Take the train from Sakri Jn to Raxaul Jntrain 15502
14h 56m$3–31
Purnia to Birgunj by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Birgunj is to train which costs $3 - $35 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Purnia to Birgunj is to train and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $110 - $750.
No, there is no direct train from Purnia to Birgunj. However, there are services departing from Purnia Jn and arriving at Raxaul Jn via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Purnia and Birgunj is 350 km. The road distance is 357.9 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Birgunj without a car is to train which takes 10h and costs $3 - $35.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Purnia to Birgunj, including transfers.
Purnia to Birgunj train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
Birgunj is 15 min ahead of Purnia. It is currently 7:58 AM in Purnia and 8:13 AM in Birgunj.
Purnia to Birgunj train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Raxaul Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purnia to Birgunj is 358 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Purnia to Birgunj.
What companies run services between Purnia, India and Birgunj, Nepal?
Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to Raxaul Jn once a week. Tickets cost $2–21 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Simara Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purnia Jn to Jogbani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Katihar Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $2–4
- Third AC (3A)
- $7–9
- Second AC (2A)
- $10–13
- First Class (1A)
- $16–21
Train from Purnia Court to Sakri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–17
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–11
- First Class (1A)
- $13–17
Train from Sakri Jn to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–14
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $1–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–9
- First Class (1A)
- $10–14
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