There are 5 ways to get from Purnia to Chennai by plane, train, night bus, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Chennai International Airport (MAA)plane PXN - MAA
5h 19m₹7,404–19,247Train
cheapest- Take the train from Katihar Jn to Peramburtrain 15228
38h 45m₹967–7,899Night bus, bus
- Take the night bus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus
- Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
- Take the bus from Kolkata, West Bengal to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus
2d 1hDrive 1,973.1 km
- Drive from Purnia to Chennaicar 1,973.1 km
29h 48m₹22,182–32,041Train, bus
- Take the train from Purnia Court to Patna Jntrain 18625
- Take the bus from Patna to Chennai, Tamil Nadubus Patna
2d 10h
Purnia to Chennai by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Chennai is to train which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 38h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Purnia to Chennai is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Purnia to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Purnia Zero Mile and arriving at Chennai, Tamil Nadu via Siliguri, West Bengal and Kolkata, West Bengal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
No, there is no direct train from Purnia to Chennai. However, there are services departing from Purnia Jn and arriving at Perambur via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.
The distance between Purnia and Chennai is 1638 km. The road distance is 1973.1 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Chennai without a car is to train which takes 38h 45m and costs ₹950 - ₹8,000.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Purnia to Chennai, including transfers.
Purnia to Chennai bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, depart from Purnia Zero Mile 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 19m and costs ₹7,000 - ₹20,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹950 - ₹8,000 and takes 38h 45m.
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, Indian Railways operates a train from Katihar Jn to Perambur once a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 37h 10m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹7,000–18,000
Flights from Purnea Airport to Chennai International Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹9,500–20,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Katihar Jn to Perambur
- Ave. Duration
- 37h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- 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
Train from Purnia Court to Patna Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹220–1,700
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹220–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
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More Questions & Answers
Purnia to Chennai bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, arrive at Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency 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 48m to drive from Purnia to Chennai.
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