Namchi to Durgapur
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Namchi, Sikkim to Durgapur, West Bengal.
Tentative Fare Estimate
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: Namchi to Durgapur
540 km · ~11h 28m · About 11h of driving split over 2 days, plus stops.
- Start from Namchi
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.
120 km · 2h 24m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 270Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 420Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
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: Namchi to Durgapur
540 km · ~12h · Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Namchi
Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Namchi. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Namchi → Durgapur
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~540 km
~12h|Tentative fare ₹590–₹1,560
- Arrive in Durgapur
Durgapur, West Bengal
Halts and change points are typical for this route, not a specific operator’s schedule — check live availability and timings when booking.
By Train: Namchi to Durgapur
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Namchi, Durgapur for Durgapur.
There is no direct train between these stations in our timetable data, and no journey with up to two changes was found. Try a nearby city as the start or end, or use a bus/car leg for part of the trip.
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.
Transport Options
Namchi to Durgapur: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Namchi to Durgapur is about 540 km by road, roughly 10.8 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 540 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹6,040 · Sedan ₹7,120 · SUV ₹9,330 · Innova / MUV ₹10,460 · Tempo Traveller ₹12,180
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹590 · AC Seater ₹970 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹860 · AC Sleeper ₹1,240 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹1,560
- Train: Sleeper ₹350 · Economy ₹570 · Third AC ₹790 · Second AC ₹1,110 · First AC ₹1,540
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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