There are 5 ways to get from Purnia to Janakpur by train, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
- Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Janakpur Airport (JKR)plane BIR - JKR
4h 28m$224–246Train
cheapest- Take the train from Purnia Court to Jaynagartrain 15283
11h 54m$3–21Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain
- Take the bus from Forbesganj to Darbhangabus
- Drive from Darbhanga to Janakpurcar
7h 27mTrain via Supaul
- Take the train from Purnia Court to Supaultrain
- Take the train from Supaul to Sakri Jntrain
- Take the train from Sakri Jn to Jaynagartrain
9h 49m$5–36Drive 229 km
- Drive from Purnia to Janakpurcar 229 km
3h 31m$30–43
Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Janakpur Airport (JKR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Purnia to Janakpur is to train which costs $3 - $22 and takes 11h 54m.
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 Court and arriving at Janakpur via Supaul, Sakri Jn and Jaynagar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.
The distance between Purnia and Janakpur is 227 km. The road distance is 229 km.
The best way to get from Purnia to Janakpur without a car is to train via Supaul which takes 9h 49m and costs $4 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Purnia to Janakpur, including transfers.
Purnia to Janakpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Purnia Court station.
Janakpur is 15 min ahead of Purnia. It is currently 1:08 PM in Purnia and 1:23 PM in Janakpur.
Purnia to Janakpur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Supaul 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 Court to Janakpur via Supaul, Sakri Jn, Jaynagar, and Jaynagar in around 9h 49m.
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Janakpur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Biratnagar Airport to Janakpur Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–230
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganj
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $3–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Purnia Court to Supaul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–13
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–6
- Second AC (2A)
- $6–8
- First Class (1A)
- $9–13
Train from Supaul to Sakri Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–11
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $1–2
- Third AC (3A)
- $4–5
- Second AC (2A)
- $5–7
- First Class (1A)
- $8–11
Train from Sakri Jn to Jaynagar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–10
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- $2–3
- Third AC (3A)
- $6–8
- Second AC (2A)
- $8–11
- First Class (1A)
- $14–19
- Website
- Maa Shanti Travels
Bus from Forbesganj to Darbhanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- Maa Shanti Travels
- Phone
- +91 7903832833
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
Bus from Forbesganj to Darbhanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Sri Krishna Rath
- Website
- JGD Travels Pvt Ltd.
Bus from Forbesganj to Darbhanga
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- JGD Travels Pvt Ltd.
- Website
- Super Power
Bus from Forbesganj to Darbhanga
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Super Power
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