There are 4 ways to get from Kolkata to Gangasagar by train, ferry, car, or bus
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Train, line 34920 train, ferry, drive
best- Take the train from Sealdah to Lakshmikantpurtrain
- Take the train from Lakshmikantpur to Kakdwiptrain
- Take the ferry from Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8 to Kachuberia Jettyferry
- Drive from Kachuberia Jetty to Gangasagarcar
4h 55m₹612–2,495Train, ferry
- Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain 34812 / ...
- Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry
5h 21m₹1,429–3,288Ferry
- Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry
5h 35m₹1,850–2,400Bus, drive, ferry
- Take the bus from Esplanade to Ranichakbus
- Drive from Ranichak to Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8car
- Take the ferry from Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8 to Kachuberia Jettyferry
6h 36m₹2,514–3,791
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kolkata to Gangasagar is to train and line 34920 train and ferry and drive which costs ₹600 - ₹2,500 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Kolkata to Gangasagar is to train and line 34920 train and ferry and drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹600 - ₹2,500.
No, there is no direct ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagar. However, there are services departing from Kolkata and arriving at Gangasagar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Kolkata and Gangasagar is 132 km.
The best way to get from Kolkata to Gangasagar without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 21m and costs ₹1,400 - ₹3,300.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Kolkata to Gangasagar, including transfers.
There are five+ hotels available in Gangasagar.
What companies run services between Kolkata, India and Gangasagar, India?
Osprey Waterways operates a ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagar once a week. Tickets cost ₹1,200–1,600 and the journey takes 5h.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Sealdah to Lakshmikantpur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–160
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹800–1,000
Train from Lakshmikantpur to Kakdwip
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹110–950
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹110–140
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹340–420
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹450–600
- First Class (1A)
- ₹700–950
Train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₹120–1,000
- Website
- https://www.irctc.co.in/nget/train-search
- Sleeper Class
- ₹120–150
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹360–450
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹490–650
- First Class (1A)
- ₹750–1,000
- Phone
- 033-25442194
- [email protected]
- Website
- sbstconline.co.in
Bus from Esplanade to Ranichak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₹95–120
- Schedules at
- online.sbstcbooking.co.in
- Phone
- +918697733391
- [email protected]
- Website
- wbtconline.in
Ferry from Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8 to Kachuberia Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹8–12
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
Ferry from Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8 to Kachuberia Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₹8–12
- Website
- https://wbtconline.in/home
- Phone
- +91 081001 09955
- [email protected]
Ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹695–1,415
- Schedules at
- https://ospreyindia.com/
- Executive
- ₹1,415
- Super
- ₹695
- Economy
- ₹750–1,200
- Premium
- ₹1,400
Ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ₹1,200–1,600
- Schedules at
- https://ospreyindia.com/
- Executive
- ₹1,600
- Super
- ₹1,200–1,300
- Economy
- ₹1,300
- Premium
- ₹1,500
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