Kolkata to Namchi
The distance from Kolkata to Namchi is about 639 km by road, roughly 13 hours (estimated).
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.
Overview
The distance from Kolkata to Namchi is about 639 km by road, roughly 13 hours (estimated).
Route Map
By Car: Kolkata to Namchi
639 km · ~13h 27m · About 13h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Kolkata
Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 150Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
170 km · 3h 23m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 320Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 470Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
170 km · 3h 23m 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: Kolkata to Namchi
639 km · ~14h 12m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Kolkata
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Kolkata. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Kolkata → Namchi
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~639 km
~14h 12m|Tentative fare ₹700–₹1,840
- 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: Kolkata to Namchi
Nearest railway stations: Howrah Jn for Kolkata, Darjeeling for Namchi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 18h 10m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
1 change · 18h 10m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
1 change · 19h 45m in total
Change trains at Siliguru Town — about 1h 27m 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.
Stops & Places Along the Route
Good places to break the journey from Kolkata to Namchi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
- Kanchrapara55 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
- Nabadwip120 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
- Palashi175 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
- Gour330 km from Kolkata
West Bengal
- Raiganj440 km from Kolkata
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 Kolkata to Namchi (about 13 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 Kolkata
Budget Estimate
road
639 km
13 hours
Approximately 639 km by road from Kolkata to Namchi, roughly 13 hours of driving (estimate from straight-line distance).
train
639 km
The nearest railway station to Namchi is Melli Railway Station, about 14 km from the town centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About 639 km by road (estimated from straight-line distance).
Bagdogra Airport (IXB), about 54 km away.
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