Satara to Namchi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Satara, Maharashtra to Namchi, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 2354 km
Approx Duration: 52.3 hrs
Route overview
Satara to Namchi is about 2354 km by road, roughly 52.3 hours of travel time.
By car: Satara to Namchi
About 47h of driving split over 6 days, plus stops.
- Start from Satara. 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.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 392. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 542. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 692. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 785. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 935. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1085. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1177. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1327. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1477. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1569. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1719. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 1869. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Overnight halt around km 1962. Stop for the night in a town along the highway with hotels.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2112. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 150 km (about 3h of driving) — Rest stop around km 2262. Look for a town or highway plaza with fuel and food.
- 92 km (about 1h 51m of driving) — Arrive in Namchi
By bus: Satara to Namchi
3 bus rides with 2 changes. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability before you travel.
- Board at Satara. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Satara. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Satara → change point 1. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km Takes about 17h 27m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 785). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Namchi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 1 → change point 2. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km Takes about 17h 27m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
- Change buses at a major city (around km 1569). Get down at the bus stand of a large city on the highway and take the next bus towards Namchi. If your connection is not until the next day, stay the night there.
- change point 2 → Namchi. AC Sleeper / Volvo (overnight) · ~785 km Takes about 17h 27m. Tentative fare ₹860–₹2,250.
- Arrive in Namchi
By train: Satara to Namchi
The nearest railway stations are Satara for Satara and Darjeeling for Namchi. There is no direct train between them in our timetable data; most travellers change trains at a major junction. Options with a change:
- With two changes, 65h 41m in total: Chalukya Express (11018) 10:34 PM Targaon to 05:40 AM Lokmanya Tilak Term, then MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp (15645) 08:05 AM Lokmanya Tilak Term to 01:10 AM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Lokmanya Tilak Term (about 2h 25m wait) and New Jalpaiguri (about 7h 50m wait)
- With two changes, 65h 41m in total: Chalukya Express (11018) 10:34 PM Targaon to 05:40 AM Lokmanya Tilak Term, then MUMBAI LTT - GUWAHATI Exp (15647) 08:05 AM Lokmanya Tilak Term to 03:25 AM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Lokmanya Tilak Term (about 2h 25m wait) and New Jalpaiguri (about 5h 35m wait)
- With two changes, 69h 35m in total: Kolhapur-Gorakhpur Express Slip (11039-Slip) 06:40 PM Targaon to 08:10 AM Allahabad Jn, then NEW DELHI - GUWAHATI Poorvottar Sampark Kranti Exp (12502) 09:00 AM Allahabad Jn to 12:05 AM New Jalpaiguri, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Allahabad Jn (about 50m wait) and New Jalpaiguri (about 8h 55m wait)
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 2354 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹25,990 · Sedan ₹30,700 · SUV ₹40,170 · Innova / MUV ₹44,930 · Tempo Traveller ₹52,090
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹2,590 · AC Seater ₹4,240 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹3,770 · AC Sleeper ₹5,410 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹6,640
- Train: Sleeper ₹1,440 · Economy ₹2,380 · Third AC ₹3,330 · Second AC ₹4,740 · First AC ₹6,620
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
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More routes to Namchi
- Gyalshing to Namchi
- Darjeeling to Namchi
- Gangtok to Namchi
- Siliguri to Namchi
- Jalpaiguri to Namchi
- Cooch Behar to Namchi
- Raiganj to Namchi
- Purnia to Namchi
- Katihar to Namchi
- Bongaigaon to Namchi
Routes from Namchi
- Namchi to Satara
- 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