Namchi to Matheran
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Namchi, Sikkim to Matheran, Maharashtra.
Approx Distance: 2327 km
Approx Duration: 51.7 hrs
Route overview
Namchi to Matheran is about 2327 km by road, roughly 51.7 hours of travel time.
By car: Namchi to Matheran
About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Namchi. Leave early (5–6 AM) and avoid driving on highways after dark.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 150. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 300. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 388. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 538. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 688. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 776. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 926. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1076. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1164. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1314. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1464. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1551. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1701. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1851. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1939. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2089. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2239. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 88 km (about 1h 45m of driving) — Arrive in Matheran
By bus: Namchi to Matheran
3 bus rides with 2 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) · ~776 km Takes about 17h 15m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 776). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Matheran. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km Takes about 17h 15m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1551). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Matheran. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Matheran. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~776 km Takes about 17h 15m. Tentative fare ₹850–₹2,220.
- Arrive in Matheran
By train: Namchi to Matheran
The nearest railway stations are Darjeeling for Namchi and Matheran for Matheran. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction.
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.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 2327 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,700 · Sedan ₹30,350 · SUV ₹39,710 · Innova / MUV ₹44,410 · Tempo Traveller ₹51,490
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,560 · AC Seater ₹4,190 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,720 · AC Sleeper ₹5,350 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,570
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,430 · Economy ₹2,360 · Third AC ₹3,290 · Second AC ₹4,680 · First AC ₹6,550
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Namchi
- Namchi to Ravangla
- Namchi to Darjeeling
- Namchi to Pelling
- Namchi to Kalimpong
- Namchi to Gangtok
- Namchi to Siliguri
- Namchi to Lachung
- Namchi to Deoghar
- Namchi to Tawang
- Namchi to Nalanda
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