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How to get fromPurnia to Kathmanduby train, plane, car, night bus, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Purnia to Kathmandu by train, plane, car, night bus, or bus

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  1. Train to Biratnagar Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Forbesganjtrain train
    2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane BIR - KTM
    3h 34m
    $114–145

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Purnia Jn to Siliguri Jntrain train 15723
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    22h 58m
    $6–36

  3. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Purnia Court to Raxaul Jntrain train 05579
    2. Drive from Raxaul Jn to Kathmanducar car
    11h 4m
    $20–45

  4. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Purnia Zero Mile to Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agencynightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus bus
    20h 58m
    $9–29

  5. Drive 417.1 km

    1. Drive from Purnia to Kathmanducar car 417.1 km
    6h 56m
    $54–77

  6. Train to Rajbiraj, fly

    1. Take the train from Purnia Court to Nirmalitrain train
    2. Fly from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane RJB - KTM
    6h 28m
    $36–260

Purnia to Kathmandu by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Purnia, India and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Purnia to Kathmandu. However, you can take the train to Forbesganj, drive to Biratnagar Airport (BIR) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Purnia Court to Kathmandu via Raxaul Jn in around 11h 4m.

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