A Kolkata to Gangasagar trip combines a cab, a ferry and a short road ride on Sagar Island. The cab covers about 105 km to the Lot 8 or Harwood Point jetty near Kakdwip, which takes about 3 hours. From there a ferry crosses the Muriganga river to Kachuberia, and a local vehicle continues to the Kapil Muni Ashram and the beach.
Quick facts
| Cab distance | About 105 km to the jetty |
|---|---|
| Cab time | About 3 hours |
| Ferry | Lot 8 or Harwood Point to Kachuberia |
| Main event | Gangasagar Mela, Ganga Sagar Snan on 15 January 2027 |
Step by step: Kolkata to Gangasagar
Drive south via Diamond Harbour Road through Amtala and Diamond Harbour to Kakdwip and the Lot 8 jetty. Harwood Point is the other main jetty used during the mela.
Ferry timings depend on the tide, and services can pause at low tide. Leave Kolkata early so you reach the jetty with daylight and time to spare.
On the island, buses, shared vehicles and private cars run from Kachuberia to the temple and beach, about 30 km.
- Kolkata to Lot 8 jetty by cab
- Ferry across the Muriganga
- Kachuberia to Kapil Muni Ashram by road
- Return the same way
Day trip or overnight
A same-day return is possible but long. Most families stay one night on the island or near Kakdwip, especially with elderly travellers. A round-trip cab with waiting means the car is at the jetty when you come back.
Gangasagar Mela 2027
The main Ganga Sagar Snan for 2027 is on Friday 15 January. Crowds, ferry queues and road diversions are heavy for several days around it, so add hours to every leg. See the Gangasagar Mela cab page for mela-specific packages.
Kolkata to Gangasagar Cab fare
| Car type | One way (INR) | Round trip (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Hatchback | 1200 | 2240 |
| Sedan | 1420 | 2650 |
| SUV | 1770 | 3280 |
| Tempo Traveller | 2460 | 4540 |
Indicative fares from the Safar Kolkata rate card. Tolls, parking, state permit and driver night charges (where applicable) are extra. The final fare is confirmed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Can a cab go all the way to Gangasagar?
The cab normally takes you to the Lot 8 or Harwood Point jetty. You cross by ferry and use island transport to reach Kapil Muni Ashram.
How long does it take to reach Gangasagar from Kolkata?
Allow about 3 hours by cab to the jetty, plus the ferry and about 30 km by road on the island. Total travel time is often 5 to 6 hours one way, more during the mela.
When is Gangasagar Mela 2027?
The main Ganga Sagar Snan is on Friday 15 January 2027, after Makar Sankranti on the night of 14 January.
Is it better to stay overnight at Gangasagar?
For families and elderly travellers, yes. A one-night stay avoids a very long same-day return.
Book your cab
Book online at Safar Kolkata, see full details on the route page, or message us on WhatsApp for a confirmed quote. Call +91 80131 01523, available 24×7.
