There are 5 ways to get from Siliguri to Purnia by train, night bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Katihar Jn
best- Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jntrain 12423 / ...
4h 20m₹284–2,228Train
cheapest- Take the train from Siliguru Town to Purnia Jntrain 15724
5h 20m₹190–1,500Night bus
- Take the night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus
5h 6m₹500–865Drive 165.2 km
- Drive from Siliguri to Purniacar 165.2 km
2h 32m₹1,858–2,683Taxi
- Take the taxi from Siliguri to Purniataxi 165.2 km
2h 32m₹3,300–4,000
Siliguri to Purnia by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Siliguri to Purnia is to night bus which costs ₹500 - ₹900 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Siliguri to Purnia is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs ₹1,800 - ₹2,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Siliguri to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency and arriving at Purnia Zero Mile via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Siliguru Town and arriving at Purnia Jn. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Siliguri and Purnia is 212 km. The road distance is 165.2 km.
The best way to get from Siliguri to Purnia without a car is to train via Katihar Jn which takes 4h 20m and costs ₹280 - ₹2,300.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Siliguri to Purnia, including transfers.
Siliguri to Purnia bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, depart from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency station.
Siliguri to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from New Jalpaiguri station.
Siliguri to Purnia bus services, operated by Sameer Travels, arrive at Purnia Zero Mile station.
What companies run services between Siliguri, India and Purnia, India?
Indian Railways operates a train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jn every 3 hours. Tickets cost ₹170–1,400 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Sameer Travels operates a vehicle from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Mile every 4 hours. Tickets cost ₹250–400 and the journey takes 5h. Raj Bus Services also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from New Jalpaiguri to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹170–1,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹170–210
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹480–600
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹650–850
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,000–1,400
Train from Siliguru Town to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹190–1,500
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹190–230
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹500–650
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹700–900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,100–1,500
Night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Mile
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₹300–600
- Schedules at
- redbus.in
- Seater / Sleeper
- ₹300–600
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- ₹3,300–4,000
99 Taxi
- Phone
- +91 89 00 77 18 88
- Website
- 99taxi.in
Aayush Holidays
- Phone
- +91 97 33 41 23 40
- Website
- aayushholidays.com
Go Eazy Cab
- Phone
- +91 80 16 91 69 69
- Website
- goeazycab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Siliguri to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Siliguri to Purnia is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Siliguri to Purnia.
There are eight+ hotels available in Purnia.