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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dhanbad to Gangasagar by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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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 10m
    ₹808–4,058

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Howrah Jntrain train 12340 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    11h 18m
    ₹2,082–3,966

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Howrah, West Bengalbus bus Dhanbad
    2. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    13h 14m

  4. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dhanbad Jn to Ranchitrain train
    2. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXR - CCU
    3. Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry ferry
    12h 57m
    ₹7,567–17,863

  5. 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
    9h 37m
    ₹1,625–4,856

Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,810Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 398.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 10m

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 18m.

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