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How to get fromVaranasi to Purniaby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Varanasi to Purnia by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Biratnagar Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)plane plane VNS - BIR
    2. Take the train from Jogbani to Purnia Jntrain train
    6h 43m
    ₹5,764–35,897

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Purnia Jntrain train 12488
    12h
    ₹413–3,168

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Patna Jntrain train 13006 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension / ...
    14h 24m

  4. Drive  518.1 km

    1. Drive from Varanasi to Purniacar car 518.1 km
    7h 49m
    ₹5,790–8,363

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Varanasi to Purniataxi taxi 518.1 km
    7h 49m
    ₹10,000–13,000

  6. Fly to Purnea Airport

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane VNS - PXN
    3h 56m
    ₹11,804–34,957

  7. Fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train

    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane plane VNS - BDP
    2. Take the train from Aluabari Road to Purnia Jntrain train
    9h 47m
    ₹5,894–35,017

  8. Train via Chhapra

    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Chhapratrain train 12562 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chhapra to Purnia Courttrain train 14618
    16h 45m
    ₹413–3,189

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Patnabus bus redbusIndia_Bharat Benz A/C Seater /Sleeper / ...
    2. Take the bus from Patna to Purniabus bus redbusIndia_Tata A/C Seater/Sleeper Air Suspension / ...
    17h 35m

Varanasi to Purnia by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration12hAverage Duration
Ticket₹413Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 569.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

Indian Railways operates a train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Purnia Jn once daily. Tickets cost ₹300–2,300 and the journey takes 9h 50m. Alternatively, IndiGo Airlines, Star Air, and Air India Express fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Purnea Airport (PXN) 3 times a day.

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