Katihar to Namchi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Katihar, Bihar to Namchi, Sikkim.
Tentative Fare Estimate
Round trip · incl. driver allowance & GST
Tentative estimate only, based on typical Indian public-transport tariffs (state transport bus fares, IRCTC sleeper/AC class rates, standard outstation taxi per-km rates) — not a live quote from any operator.
Route Map
By Car: Katihar to Namchi
256 km · ~5h 27m · About 5h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Katihar
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near ThakurganjAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
106 km · 2h 7m drive from previous stop
Arrive in NamchiNamchi, Sikkim
Stops are typical for this road, not a fixed itinerary. Timings assume about 50 km/h on average — traffic, tolls and road conditions vary.
By Bus: Katihar to Namchi
256 km · ~5h 41m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Katihar
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Katihar. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Katihar → Namchi
AC Seater / Volvo · ~256 km
~5h 41m|Tentative fare ₹280–₹770
Usual tea / meal halts: Naksalbari (~170 km)
- Arrive in Namchi
Namchi, Sikkim
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Katihar to Namchi
Nearest railway stations: Katihar Jn for Katihar, Darjeeling for Namchi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 11h 47m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h 30m wait
Waits assume each train runs daily — the timetable data has no running days, so check the days for every train before you plan a change.
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.
Katihar to Namchi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Katihar to Namchi is about 256 km by road, roughly 5.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 256 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,539 · Ertiga ₹13,374 · Innova ₹13,941 · Innova Crysta ₹17,226 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹23,580
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹280 · AC Seater ₹460 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹410 · AC Sleeper ₹590 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹770
- Train: Sleeper ₹180 · Economy ₹290 · Third AC ₹390 · Second AC ₹540 · First AC ₹750
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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Attractions, itineraries, temples and travel tips for Namchi.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Katihar to Namchi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Mirik210 km from Katihar
West Bengal
Hotels in Namchi
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Things to Do in Namchi
Baichung Stadium
Built by the government in honour of the football player Baichung Bhutia.
Maenam Wildlife Sanctuary
A with rare flora and fauna.
Namchi Monastery
Namchi Monastery is worth a visit while in Namchi.
Ralong Monastery
This monastery is considered as one of the most important and most sacred monasteries of Sikkim. The Monastery was built in order to commemorate the pilgrimage of the…
Salleybong Bul Cave
A popular wishing cave, of which the locals believe that wishes come true in, but also a Hindu holy site.
Rock Garden
Rock Garden is worth a visit while in Namchi.
Suggested Namchi Itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Namchi
- Travel from Katihar to Namchi (about 5.1 hrs by road) and check in
- Visit Kitam Bird Sanctuary
Day 2Explore Namchi
- Visit Badamtam Tea Garden
- Visit Singla Tea Garden
Day 3Last sights and departure
- Visit Baichung Stadium
- Head back to Katihar
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