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How to get fromVaranasi to Gangasagarby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU)plane plane VNS - CCU
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry ferry
    8h 44m
    ₹7,555–17,773

  2. Train, ferry via Diamond Harbour

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to Sealdahtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sealdah to Diamond Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Diamond Harbour to Gangasagarferry ferry
    18h 4m
    ₹1,781–6,017

  3. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Kolkatabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Esplanade to Haldiabus bus
    3. Drive from Haldia to Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8car car
    4. Take the ferry from Harwood Point Jetty Lot No.8 to Kachuberia Jettyferry ferry
    20h 6m

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kashi to Howrah Jntrain train 13006 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    20h 55m
    ₹2,266–5,334

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Gayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Gaya to Kolkatabus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kolkata to Gangasagarferry ferry
    24h 26m

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₹5,564Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 817.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Gangasagar. However, you can take the taxi to Varanasi-Airport-VNS 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 train from Varanasi Jn to Gangasagar via Sealdah, Diamond Harbour, Diamond Harbour, and Gangasagar in around 18h 4m.

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