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There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Purnia by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane IXC - PXN
    9h 4m
    ₹14,678–40,083

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla ISBT Tutikandi to Ambalabus bus 139 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Purnia Courttrain train 14618
    35h 51m
    ₹1,001–6,135

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain train
    3. Take the train from New Delhi to Katihar Jntrain train
    24h 56m
    ₹3,087–9,532

  4. Bus via Patna

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Patnabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus bus
    30h 55m

  5. Drive  1,538.6 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Purniacar car 1,538.6 km
    19h 48m
    ₹14,922–21,554

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Dehradunbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane DED - PXN
    10h 15m

  7. Bus, train via Chandīgarh

    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    3. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to Purnia Jntrain train
    33h 47m
    ₹1,099–6,833

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla to Delhibus bus redbusIndia_Volvo 9600 A/C Semi Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Delhi to Purniabus bus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper
    36h 42m

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket₹14,696Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,312.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Purnia, India?

You can take a bus from Shimla to Purnia via Delhi and Patna in around 30h 55m.

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