Malda to Namchi
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Malda, West Bengal 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: Malda to Namchi
313 km · ~6h 36m · About 6h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Malda
An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest & refuel near IslampurAbout 150 km in — 15–20 minutes for tea, food, fuel and a stretch.
163 km · 3h 16m 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: Malda to Namchi
313 km · ~6h 57m · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Malda
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Malda. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Malda → Namchi
AC Seater / Volvo · ~313 km
~6h 57m|Tentative fare ₹340–₹930
Usual tea / meal halts: Islampur (~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: Malda to Namchi
Nearest railway stations: Malda Town for Malda, Darjeeling for Namchi.
No direct train found — best options with a change
1 change · 12h 22m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h wait
1 change · 12h 35m in total
Change trains at New Jalpaiguri — about 1h 15m wait
1 change · 17h 19m in total
Change trains at Siliguru Town — about 5h 36m 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.
Malda to Namchi: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Malda to Namchi is about 313 km by road, roughly 6.3 hours of travel time. The road passes near Raiganj.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 313 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Swift Dzire ₹10,957 · Ertiga ₹13,915 · Innova ₹14,506 · Innova Crysta ₹17,914 · Tempo Traveller (12) ₹24,563
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹340 · AC Seater ₹560 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹500 · AC Sleeper ₹720 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹930
- Train: Sleeper ₹220 · Economy ₹340 · Third AC ₹470 · Second AC ₹660 · First AC ₹910
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 Malda to Namchi. Distances are approximate; the road you take may pass a little away from some of them.
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 Malda to Namchi (about 6.3 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 Malda
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