There are 4 ways to get from Purnia to Janakpur 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 Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane BIR - JKR
4h 54m$212–243Train
cheapest- Take the train from Purnia Court to Jaynagartrain 15283
11h 31m$3–21Train via Forbesganj
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
- Take the train from Forbesganj to Sakri Jntrain
- Take the train from Sakri Jn to Jaynagartrain
9h 9m$4–37Drive 229 km
- Drive from Purnia to Janakpurcar 229 km
3h 31m$30–43
Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Janakpur is to train which costs $3 - $22 and takes 11h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Purnia to Janakpur is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Purnia to Janakpur. However, there are services departing from Purnia Jn and arriving at Janakpur via Forbesganj, Sakri Jn and Jaynagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
The distance between Purnia and Janakpur is 226 km. The road distance is 229 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Janakpur without a car is to train via Forbesganj which takes 9h 9m and costs $4 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Purnia to Janakpur, including transfers.
Purnia to Janakpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purnia Jn station.
Janakpur is 15 min ahead of Purnia. It is currently 2:55 AM in Purnia and 3:10 AM in Janakpur.
Purnia to Janakpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Forbesganj station.
Yes, the driving distance between Purnia to Janakpur is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Purnia to Janakpur.
What companies run services between Purnia, India and Janakpur, Nepal?
You can take a train from Purnia Jn to Janakpur via Forbesganj, Sakri Jn, Jaynagar, and Jaynagar in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Janakpur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Janakpur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–230
- 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 Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Forbesganj to Sakri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–13
Train from Sakri Jn to Jaynagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–10
Train from Purnia Court to Jaynagar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- 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)
- $14–19
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