Namchi to Tamluk
Distance, real road route and a tentative fare estimate for travelling from Namchi, Sikkim to Tamluk, 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 Tamluk
706 km · ~15h 27m · About 14h 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.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 300Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
53 km · 1h 4m drive from previous stop
Overnight halt around km 353Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 503Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
150 km · 3h drive from previous stop
Rest stop around km 653Look 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 Tamluk
706 km · ~15h 41m · 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 → Tamluk
AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~706 km
~15h 41m|Tentative fare ₹780–₹2,030
- Arrive in Tamluk
Tamluk, 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 Tamluk
Nearest railway stations: Darjeeling for Namchi, Mecheda for Tamluk.
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 Tamluk: Route & Travel Options
Route overview
Namchi to Tamluk is about 706 km by road, roughly 14.1 hours of travel time.
Tentative fare estimate
Approximate fares for about 706 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹7,870 · Sedan ₹9,280 · SUV ₹12,150 · Innova / MUV ₹13,610 · Tempo Traveller ₹15,830
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹780 · AC Seater ₹1,270 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹1,130 · AC Sleeper ₹1,620 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹2,030
- Train: Sleeper ₹450 · Economy ₹740 · Third AC ₹1,020 · Second AC ₹1,440 · First AC ₹2,010
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
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