There are 5 ways to get from Tambaram to Purnia by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane MAA - PXN
6h 7m₹14,399–34,194Train via Raghunāthpur
cheapest- Take the train from Tambaram to Barsoi Jntrain 15629 / ...
- Take the train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jntrain 15724
42h 41m₹1,068–8,112Train
- Take the train from Perambur to Katihar Jntrain 15227
40h 15m₹1,176–9,644Bus
- Take the bus from Chennai to Kolkatabus redbusIndia_A/C Seater / Sleeper / ...
- Take the bus from Kolkata to Purniabus redbusIndia_NON A/C Seater
2d 7hDrive 1,998.2 km
- Drive from Tambaram to Purniacar 1,998.2 km
30h 5m₹22,332–32,257
Tambaram to Purnia by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tambaram to Purnia is to train via Raghunāthpur which costs ₹1,000 - ₹8,500 and takes 42h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tambaram to Purnia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹35,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tambaram to Purnia. However, there are services departing from FlixBus Chennai - Tambaram Sanatorium and arriving at Purnia via M.G.R. Koyambedu, Chennai and Kolkata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Tambaram to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Tambaram and arriving at Purnia Jn via M.G.R Chennai Central Suburban Terminal, Perambur and Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 15m.
The distance between Tambaram and Purnia is 1628 km. The road distance is 1998.2 km.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Purnia without a car is to train which takes 40h 15m and costs ₹1,100 - ₹10,000.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Tambaram to Purnia, including transfers.
Tambaram to Purnia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Chennai station.
Tambaram to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Perambur station.
The best way to get from Tambaram to Purnia is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs ₹14,000 - ₹35,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹1,100 - ₹10,000 and takes 40h 15m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 2 days 7h.
What companies run services between Tambaram, India and Purnia, India?
IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Star Air fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Perambur to Katihar Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹850–7,000 and the journey takes 36h 45m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–33,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–33,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹19,000–35,000
- Website
- starair.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Purnea Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹14,000–33,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹850–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹850–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,200–2,700
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,100–3,900
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,000–7,000
Train from Tambaram to Barsoi Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₹900–7,000
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹900–1,100
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹2,300–2,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹3,300–4,200
- First Class (1A)
- ₹5,500–7,000
Train from Barsoi Jn to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹130–1,100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹130–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹370–460
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹500–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,100
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Chennai to Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Kolkata to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Phone
- +91 9021264955
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
Bus from Kolkata to Purnia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- National Travels - Ratnagiri
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Booking & Getting There
Tambaram to Purnia bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Kolkata station.
Tambaram to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tambaram to Purnia is 1998 km. It takes approximately 30h 5m to drive from Tambaram to Purnia.
There are six+ hotels available in Purnia.