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How to get fromSiliguri to Ganges Riverby train, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Siliguri to Ganges River by train, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri to Haldibaritrain train
    2. Take the train from Chilahati to Poradahatrain train
    3. Take the train from Poradaha to Rajbaritrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    12h 54m
    $10–42

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Siliguri to Gangarampurbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dinajpur to Faridpurbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    18h 42m

  3. Drive  430.8 km

    1. Drive from Siliguri to Ganges Rivercar car 430.8 km
    6h 50m
    $51–74

  4. Fly, train, car ferry

    1. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)plane plane IXB - DAC
    2. Take the train from Dhaka to Pachuriatrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Dowladia to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    9h 41m
    $139–310

  5. Train, car ferry via Abdulpur

    1. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Haldibaritrain train
    2. Take the train from Chilahati to Abdulpurtrain train
    3. Take the train from Abdulpur to Dhalarchartrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Kazirhat to Paturiacarferry car ferry
    16h
    $10–39

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 54m

What companies run services between Siliguri, India and Ganges River, Bangladesh?

There is no direct connection from Siliguri to Ganges River. However, you can take the train to Haldibari, drive to Chilahati, take the train to Poradaha, take the train to Rajbari, drive to Dowladia, take the car ferry to Paturia, then drive to Ganges River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Siliguri to Ganges River via Gangarampur, Dinajpur, Faridpur, Dowladia, and Paturia in around 18h 42m.

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