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Purnia to Kasganj

Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, Bihar to Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh.

1176 kmDistance
23.5 hrsDrive time

Tentative Fare Estimate

Car / Taxi
Swift Dzire₹44,983
Ertiga₹57,331
Innova₹59,801
Innova Crysta₹73,649
Tempo Traveller (12)₹1,01,784

Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST

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Bus
Non-AC Seater₹1,290
AC Seater₹2,120
Non-AC Sleeper₹1,880
AC Sleeper₹2,700
Volvo / Multi-Axle₹3,340
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Train
Sleeper₹740
Economy₹1,210
Third AC₹1,680
Second AC₹2,380
First AC₹3,320
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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 Kasganj

1176 km · ~25h 31m · About 24h of driving split over 3 days, plus stops.

  1. Start from Purnia

    Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.

  2. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 150

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  3. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 300

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  4. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 392

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  5. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 542

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  6. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 692

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  7. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Overnight halt around km 784

    Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.

  8. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 934

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  9. 150 km · 3h drive from previous stop

    Rest stop around km 1084

    Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.

  10. 92 km · 1h 50m drive from previous stop

    Arrive in Kasganj

    Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh

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 Kasganj

1176 km · ~26h 8m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.

  1. 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.

  2. Purnia → change point 1

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~588 km

    ~13h 4m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700

  3. Change buses at a major city (around km 588)

    Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Kasganj. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.

  4. change point 1 → Kasganj

    AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~588 km

    ~13h 4m|Tentative fare ₹650–₹1,700

  5. Arrive in Kasganj

    Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh

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 Kasganj

Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Kasganj for Kasganj.

No direct train found — best options with a change

1 change · 22h 11m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
16h 46m104 stops
02:15 PM+1dKanpur Central

Change trains at Kanpur Central — about 1h wait

Chhapra Mathura Express#15107 · Express
03:15 PMKanpur Central
4h 25m37 stops
07:40 PMKasganj

1 change · 28h 30m in total

Jogbani Katihar Passenger#55744 · Passenger
05:05 AMGarh Banaili
1h 15m6 stops
06:20 AMKatihar Jn

Change trains at Katihar Jn — about 1h 10m wait

KAMAKHYA - JAIPUR Kavi Guru Exp#19710 · Express
07:30 AMKatihar Jn
26h 5m199 stops
09:35 AM+1dKasganj

1 change · 34h 41m in total

Seemanchal Express#12487 · Superfast
09:29 PMGarh Banaili
11h 51m55 stops
09:20 AM+1dMughal Sarai Jn

Change trains at Mughal Sarai Jn — about 14h wait

KOLKATA CHITPUR - AGRA CANTT SF Exp#12319 · Superfast
11:20 PMMughal Sarai Jn
8h 50m93 stops
08:10 AM+1dKasganj

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.

Purnia to Kasganj: Route & Travel Options

Route overview

Purnia to Kasganj is about 1176 km by road, roughly 23.5 hours of travel time.

Tentative fare estimate

Approximate fares for about 1176 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.

  • Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹44,983 · Ertiga ₹57,331 · Innova ₹59,801 · Innova Crysta ₹73,649 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹1,01,784
  • Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,290 · AC Seater ₹2,120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,880 · AC Sleeper ₹2,700 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,340
  • Train: Sleeper ₹740 · Economy ₹1,210 · Third AC ₹1,680 · Second AC ₹2,380 · First AC ₹3,320

Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.

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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Kasganj.

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Stops & Places Along the Route

Good places to break the journey from Purnia to Kasganj. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.

  1. Darbhanga210 km from Purnia

    Bihar

  2. Sitamarhi275 km from Purnia

    Bihar

  3. Bettiah410 km from Purnia

    Bihar

  4. Gorakhpur550 km from Purnia
  5. Barabanki830 km from Purnia
  6. Farrukhabad1045 km from Purnia

Hotels in Kasganj

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Things to Do in Kasganj

Visit Soron Shukar Kshetra

A Ganga-side pilgrimage town traditionally linked to Vishnu’s Varaha (boar) avatar.

Visit Patiyali

A town in Kasganj district on the Kali Nadi.

Visit Kampil

A town traditionally identified as the capital of the ancient Panchala kingdom.

Visit Ganj Dundwara

A tehsil town in Kasganj district.

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Suggested Kasganj Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Kasganj

  • Travel from Purnia to Kasganj (about 23.5 hrs by road) and check in
  • Visit Soron Shukar Kshetra

Day 2Explore Kasganj

  • Visit Patiyali
  • Visit Kampil

Day 3Last sights and departure

  • Visit Ganj Dundwara
  • Head back to Purnia
Suggested from Kasganj's top sights.

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