Namchi to Karunagappalli
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Namchi, Sikkim to Karunagappalli, Kerala.
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 Karunagappalli
3077 km · ~66h 12m · About 62h of driving split over 7 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 440Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 590Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 740Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 879Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1029Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1179Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1319Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1469Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1619Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 1758Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 1908Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2058Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2198Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2348Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2498Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 2637Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2787Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 2937Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
140 km · 2h 47m drive from previous stop
Arrive in KarunagappalliKarunagappalli, Kerala
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 Karunagappalli
3077 km · ~68h 20m · 4 bus rides with 3 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- 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 → change point 1
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 769)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1539)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → change point 3
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
- Change buses at a major city (around km 2308)
Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Karunagappalli. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 3 → Karunagappalli
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~769 km
~17h 5m|Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,200
- Arrive in Karunagappalli
Karunagappalli, Kerala
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 Karunagappalli
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Namchi, Karunagapalli for Karunagappalli.
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 Karunagappalli: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Namchi to Karunagappalli is about 3077 km by road, roughly 61.5 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 3077 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹33,950 · Sedan ₹40,100 · SUV ₹52,460 · Innova / MUV ₹58,660 · Tempo Traveller ₹67,990
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹3,380 · AC Seater ₹5,540 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹4,920 · AC Sleeper ₹7,080 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹8,670
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,880 · Economy ₹3,110 · Third AC ₹4,340 · Second AC ₹6,180 · First AC ₹8,650
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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