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

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

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  1. Fly, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane IXR - CCU
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry ferry
    8h 20m
    ₹7,389–15,577

  2. Train, ferry via Diamond Harbour

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Howrah Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry ferry
    16h 21m
    ₹1,747–5,329

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ranchi to Dhanbadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dhanbad to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    15h 21m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ranchi to Howrah Jntrain train 18616 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    16h 13m
    ₹2,139–4,391

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 479.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Ranchi to Gangasagar. However, you can take the taxi to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) airport, fly to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU), walk to Jai Hind, take the subway to Dum Dum Cantonment, walk to Dum Dum Cant, take the line 33826 train to Sealdah, take the train to Diamond Harbour, walk to Diamond Harbour, take the ferry to Gangasagar, then take the taxi to Gangasagar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ranchi to Gangasagar via Dhanbad, BB Ganguly Street, Fairlie, Kolkata, and Gangasagar in around 15h 21m.

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