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How to get fromShimla to Purniaby bus, plane, taxi, train, night bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimla to Purnia by bus, plane, taxi, train, night bus, 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
    8h 54m
    ₹8,678–26,083

  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 41m
    ₹1,001–6,131

  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
    25h 1m
    ₹3,087–9,532

  4. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dehradun, Uttarakhand to Gorakhpurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Siliguri, West Bengalbus bus
    4. Take the night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus night bus
    46h 36m

  5. Drive 1,538.5 km

    1. Drive from Shimla to Purniacar car 1,538.5 km
    19h 47m
    ₹17,258–24,928

  6. Bus to Dehradun Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh to Dehradun, Uttarakhandbus bus
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane DED - PXN
    22h 50m

Shimla to Purnia by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration35h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket₹1,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,312.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Purnia. However, you can take the bus to Zirakpur, take the line 34 bus to Hallo Majra, walk to H/Majra, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then take the taxi to Purnia. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to New Delhi, take the train to Katihar Jn, then take the line 07557 train to Purnia Jn.

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