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How to get fromDhanbad to Gangasagarby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Dhanbad to Gangasagar by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry via Lakshmikāntapur

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    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdahtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Lakshmikantpurtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8 to Kachuberia Jettyferry ferry
    9h 47m
    ₹808–4,058

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 11447 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    11h 8m
    ₹2,082–3,966

  3. Train, ferry via Diamond Harbour

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Sealdahtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry ferry
    10h 1m
    ₹1,625–4,856

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Durgapurtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Durgapur to Kolkata Esplanadebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    11h 42m
    ₹2,134–3,800

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  • Distance: 398.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 47m

What companies run services between Dhanbad, India and Gangasagar, India?

There is no direct connection from Dhanbad to Gangasagar. However, you can take the train to Sealdah, take the train to Lakshmikantpur, take the line 34920 train to Kakdwip, drive to Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8, take the ferry to Kachuberia Jetty, then drive to Gangasagar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dhanbad Jn to Gangasagar via Howrah Jn, Howrah Bus Stand, Millemium Park, Kolkata, and Gangasagar in around 11h 8m.

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