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How to get fromSikkim to Purniaby taxi, train, bus, car, or night bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sikkim to Purnia by taxi, train, bus, car, or night bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Siliguri Jntaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain train 15724
    6h 5m
    ₹4,167–6,200

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Purnia Jntrain train 15724
    10h 35m
    ₹465–2,103

  3. Drive  275.4 km

    1. Drive from Gangtok to Purniacar car 275.4 km
    4h 9m
    ₹3,112–4,495

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Gangtok to Purniataxi taxi 275.4 km
    4h 9m
    ₹9,000–12,000

  5. Bus, night bus

    1. Take the bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus bus
    2. Take the nightbus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus night bus
    11h 19m
    ₹775–1,513

Sikkim to Purnia by bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket₹465Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Sikkim to Purnia. However, you can take the taxi to Siliguri Jn then take the train to Purnia Jn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Purnia Jn via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand and Siliguri Jn in around 10h 35m.

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