There are 4 ways to get from Purnia to Chennai by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PXN - MAA
5h 11m₹12,323–27,387Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Peramburtrain 15228
39h 17m₹969–7,913Bus
- Take the bus from Purnia to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Chennaibus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
39h 15mDrive 1,973.1 km
- Drive from Purnia to Chennaicar 1,973.1 km
29h 32m₹22,116–31,945
Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Chennai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 39h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Purnia to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Purnia to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Purnia and arriving at Chennai via Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Purnia to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Purnia Court and arriving at Perambur via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 17m.
The distance between Purnia and Chennai is 1633 km. The road distance is 1973.1 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Chennai without a car is to bus which takes 39h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Purnia to Chennai, including transfers.
Purnia to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Purnia station.
Purnia to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Katihar Jn station.
The best way to get from Purnia to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs ₹12,000 - ₹28,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 39h 15m, you could also train, which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 39h 17m.
What companies run services between Purnia, India and Chennai, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Star Air fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purnia to Chennai via Kolkata in around 39h 15m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–27,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹12,000–28,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹16,000–29,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Ahmedabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₹36,000–95,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katihar Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–3,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Purnia to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Chennai
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
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Booking & Getting There
Purnia to Chennai bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Purnia to Chennai train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Perambur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purnia to Chennai is 1973 km. It takes approximately 29h 32m to drive from Purnia to Chennai.
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