Purnia to Meerut
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Purnia, Bihar to Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
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 Meerut
1336 km · ~28h 43m · About 27h of driving split over 3 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 445Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 595Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 745Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
145 km · 2h 54m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 891Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1041Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1191Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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 Meerut
1336 km · ~29h 42m · 2 bus rides with 1 change. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Change buses at a major city (around km 668)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Meerut. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → Meerut
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~668 km
~14h 51m|Tentative fare ₹730–₹1,920
- Arrive in Meerut
Meerut, 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 Meerut
Nearest railway stations: Purnia Jn for Purnia, Meerut City for Meerut.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 28h 4m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 4h 20m wait
1 change · 33h 11m in total
Change trains at Allahabad Jn — about 5h 55m wait
1 change · 33h 56m in total
Change trains at Ghaziabad — about 10h 15m 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 Meerut: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Purnia to Meerut is about 1336 km by road, roughly 26.7 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 1336 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹14,800 · Sedan ₹17,470 · SUV ₹22,860 · Innova / MUV ₹25,580 · Tempo Traveller ₹29,690
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹1,470 · AC Seater ₹2,400 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹2,140 · AC Sleeper ₹3,070 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹3,790
- Train: Sleeper ₹830 · Economy ₹1,370 · Third AC ₹1,900 · Second AC ₹2,700 · First AC ₹3,770
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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