Purnia to Bidhannagar
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, Bihar to Bidhannagar, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Purnia to Bidhannagar
479 km · ~10h 15m · About 10h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Purnia
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 240Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 390Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
90 km · 1h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in BidhannagarBidhannagar, West Bengal
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Purnia to Bidhannagar
479 km · ~10h 39m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Purnia
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Purnia. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Purnia → Bidhannagar
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~479 km
~10h 39m|Tentative fare ₹530–₹1,390
- Arrive in Bidhannagar
Bidhannagar, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Purnia to Bidhannagar
Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Howrah Jn for Bidhannagar.
Direct trains
Other options with a change
1 change · 13h 26m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 4h 20m wait
1 change · 13h 31m in total
Change trains at Katihar Jn — about 2h 10m wait
1 change · 14h 16m in total
Change trains at Kumedpur — about 4h 45m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Transport Options
Purnia to Bidhannagar: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purnia to Bidhannagar is about 479 km by road, roughly 9.6 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 479 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹5,370 · Sedan ₹6,330 · SUV ₹8,290 · Innova / MUV ₹9,300 · Tempo Traveller ₹10,840
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹530 · AC Seater ₹860 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹770 · AC Sleeper ₹1,100 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,390
- Train: Sleeper ₹320 · Economy ₹510 · Third AC ₹700 · Second AC ₹990 · First AC ₹1,370
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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