There are 5 ways to get from Visakhapatnam to Purnia by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane VTZ - PXN
6h 8m₹15,482–39,577Train
cheapest- Take the train from Visakhapatnam to Katihar Jntrain 15227
23h 19m₹933–5,623Bus, night bus
- Take the bus from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Siliguri, West Bengalbus Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh - Siliguri, West Bengal
- Take the night bus from Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency to Purnia Zero Milenightbus
28h 11mDrive 1,214.2 km
- Drive from Visakhapatnam to Purniacar 1,214.2 km
18h 29m₹13,688–19,771Bus, train
- Take the bus from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh to Kolkata, West Bengalbus
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Maldabus
- Take the train from Malda Town to Purnia Jntrain
30h 34m
Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Purnea Airport (PXN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Purnia is to train which costs ₹900 - ₹6,000 and takes 23h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Visakhapatnam to Purnia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹40,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Visakhapatnam to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh and arriving at Purnia Zero Mile via Siliguri - Night Super Travel Agency. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Visakhapatnam to Purnia. However, there are services departing from Visakhapatnam and arriving at Purnia Jn via Katihar Jn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 19m.
The distance between Visakhapatnam and Purnia is 1010 km. The road distance is 1214.2 km.
The best way to get from Visakhapatnam to Purnia without a car is to train which takes 23h 19m and costs ₹900 - ₹6,000.
It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Visakhapatnam to Purnia, including transfers.
Visakhapatnam to Purnia bus services, operated by Fast Track Tours And Travels, depart from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh station.
Visakhapatnam to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Visakhapatnam station.
The best way to get from Visakhapatnam to Purnia is to fly which takes 6h 8m and costs ₹15,000 - ₹40,000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹900 - ₹6,000 and takes 23h 19m.
What companies run services between Visakhapatnam, India and Purnia, India?
IndiGo Airlines and Air India Express fly from Visakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Purnea Airport (PXN) twice daily. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Visakhapatnam to Katihar Jn once a week. Tickets cost ₹550–4,400 and the journey takes 21h 40m.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Visakhapatnam Airport to Purnea Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₹15,000–39,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Visakhapatnam to Katihar Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹550–4,400
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹550–700
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹1,400–1,900
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹2,100–2,600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹3,500–4,400
Train from Malda Town to Purnia Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₹150–1,200
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹150–180
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹420–550
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹550–750
- First Class (1A)
- ₹900–1,200
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
- Phone
- 0353-2514920
- [email protected]
- Website
- nbstc.in
Bus from Esplanade to Malda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹250–650
- Website
- https://nbstc.in/
- Seater
- ₹250–650
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More Questions & Answers
Visakhapatnam to Purnia bus services, operated by Fast Track Tours And Travels, arrive at Siliguri, West Bengal station.
Visakhapatnam to Purnia train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Katihar Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Visakhapatnam to Purnia is 1214 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Visakhapatnam to Purnia.
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