Chennai to Lachung
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Lachung, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 2402 km
Approx Duration: 53.4 hrs
Route overview
Chennai to Lachung is about 2402 km by road, roughly 53.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Chennai to Lachung
About 48h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Chennai. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 400. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 550. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 700. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 801. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 951. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1101. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1201. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1351. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1501. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1601. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1751. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1901. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Overnight halt around km 2002. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2152. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2302. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 100 km (about 2h of driving) — Arrive in Lachung
By bus: Chennai to Lachung
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Chennai. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Chennai. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Chennai → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~801 km Takes about 17h 48m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 801). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lachung. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~801 km Takes about 17h 48m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1601). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Lachung. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Lachung. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~801 km Takes about 17h 48m. Tentative fare ₹880–₹2,290.
- Arrive in Lachung
By train: Chennai to Lachung
The nearest railway stations are Chennai Central for Chennai and Darjeeling (about 87 km away) for Lachung. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With one change, 55h 14m in total: TRIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI SF Exp (12507) 09:01 AM Pattabiram to 11:50 PM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at New Jalpaiguri (about 9h 10m wait)
- With one change, 55h 36m in total: BENGALURU - NEW TINSUKIA Weekly Exp (15901) 08:39 AM Pattabiram to 11:50 PM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at New Jalpaiguri (about 9h 10m wait)
- With one change, 59h 7m in total: RIVANDRUM - GUWAHATI Exp (12515) 05:08 AM Pattabiram to 09:30 PM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at New Jalpaiguri (about 11h 30m wait)
Train details come from a 2015 railway timetable snapshot — newer trains, changed timings and running days are not included, so confirm on IRCTC before you plan around a train.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2402 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹26,520 · Sedan ₹31,330 · SUV ₹40,980 · Innova / MUV ₹45,840 · Tempo Traveller ₹53,140
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,640 · AC Seater ₹4,320 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,840 · AC Sleeper ₹5,520 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,780
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,470 · Economy ₹2,430 · Third AC ₹3,390 · Second AC ₹4,830 · First AC ₹6,760
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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