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How to get fromKolkata Airport (CCU) to Ganges Riverby plane, train, car ferry, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ganges River by plane, train, car ferry, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to Shahjalal International Airport, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane CCU - DAC
    2. Take the train from Dhaka to Pachuriatrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    7h 29m
    $77–214

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from New Barrackpore to Bangaon Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Benapole to Rajbaritrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    9h 50m
    $6–35

  3. Train, car ferry via Darshana Halt

    1. Take the train from Dum Dum to Gedetrain train
    2. Take the train from Darshana Halt to Rajbaritrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    9h 18m
    $7–35

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Kolkata-CCU to Ganges Riverrideshare rideshare 336 km
    5h 21m

  5. Drive 336 km

    1. Drive from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ganges Rivercar car 336 km
    5h 21m
    $40–58

  6. Fly to Agartala, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Agartala (IXA)plane plane CCU - IXA
    2. Take the train from Azampur to Dhakatrain train
    3. Take the train from Dhaka to Pachuriatrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    9h 26m
    $54–84

  7. Train, car ferry #2

    1. Take the train from Dum Dum Cant to Bangaon Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Benapole to Rajbaritrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    9h 53m
    $6–36

Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 412.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Kolkata Airport (CCU), India and Ganges River, Bangladesh?

There is no direct connection from Kolkata Airport (CCU) to Ganges River. However, you can fly to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC), walk to Biman Bandar, take the train to Dhaka, take the train to Pachuria, drive to Dowladia, take the car ferry to Paturia, then drive to Ganges River. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Jai Hind to Ganges River via Dum Dum Cantonment, Dum Dum Cant, Dum Dum, Gede, Darshana Halt, Rajbari, Dowladia, and Paturia in around 9h 18m.

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