Siliguri to Namchi
Distance, road route, travel options and tentative fare estimates by car, bus and train from Siliguri, West Bengal to Namchi, Sikkim.
Approx Distance: 64 km
Approx Duration: 1.4 hrs
Route overview
Siliguri to Namchi is about 64 km by road, roughly 1.4 hours of travel time.
By car: Siliguri to Namchi
About 1h of driving, plus stops.
- Start from Siliguri. An early start keeps you ahead of city and highway traffic.
- 64 km (about 1h 17m of driving) — Arrive in Namchi
By bus: Siliguri to Namchi
Buses on this route are usually available as direct services. Operators and departure times vary — check live availability.
- Board at Siliguri. Go to the main bus stand / ISBT in Siliguri. Overnight buses usually leave in the evening; book a seat in advance for sleeper and Volvo services.
- Siliguri → Namchi. Non-AC or AC Seater · ~64 km Takes about 1h 25m. Tentative fare ₹70–₹230.
- Arrive in Namchi
By train: Siliguri to Namchi
The nearest railway stations are New Jalpaiguri for Siliguri and Darjeeling for Namchi. Trains between them in the timetable data:
- Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) — departs 09:34 AM from Siliguri Jn, arrives 02:44 PM at Sonada, 5h 10m
- With one change, 8h 50m in total: Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:00 AM New Jalpaiguri to 01:25 PM Kurseong, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52545) 03:00 PM Kurseong to 05:50 PM Darjeeling — change at Kurseong (about 1h 35m wait)
- With one change, 12h 49m in total: KAMAKHYA - JAIPUR Kavi Guru Exp (19710) 03:26 AM Siliguri Jn to 03:29 AM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Siliguru Town (about 5h 54m wait)
- With one change, 18h 37m in total: DIBRUGARH - KANNIYAKUMARI Vivek Exp (15906) 09:38 PM Siliguri Jn to 09:41 PM Siliguru Town, then Kurseong Darjeeling Toy Train (52541) 09:23 AM Siliguru Town to 04:15 PM Darjeeling — change at Siliguru Town (about 11h 42m 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 64 km, estimated from typical Indian per-km tariffs — not a live quote from any operator.
- Car / Taxi: Hatchback ₹800 · Sedan ₹930 · SUV ₹1,240 · Innova / MUV ₹1,420 · Tempo Traveller ₹1,710
- Bus: Non-AC Seater ₹70 · AC Seater ₹120 · Non-AC Sleeper ₹100 · AC Sleeper ₹150 · Volvo / Multi-Axle ₹230
- Train: Sleeper ₹70 · Economy ₹90 · Third AC ₹120 · Second AC ₹160 · First AC ₹210
Tentative estimates only — actual fares vary by operator, season, class and how early you book.
Other routes
More routes from Siliguri
- Siliguri to Darjeeling
- Siliguri to Kalimpong
- Siliguri to Ravangla
- Siliguri to Pelling
- Siliguri to Gangtok
- Siliguri to Lachung
- Siliguri to Deoghar
- Siliguri to Nalanda
- Siliguri to Guwahati
- Siliguri to Shantiniketan
More routes to Namchi
- Gyalshing to Namchi
- Darjeeling to Namchi
- Gangtok to Namchi
- Jalpaiguri to Namchi
- Cooch Behar to Namchi
- Raiganj to Namchi
- Purnia to Namchi
- Katihar to Namchi
- Bongaigaon to Namchi
- Malda to Namchi
Routes from Namchi
- Namchi to Siliguri
- Namchi to Ravangla
- Namchi to Darjeeling
- Namchi to Pelling
- Namchi to Kalimpong
- Namchi to Gangtok
- Namchi to Lachung
- Namchi to Deoghar
- Namchi to Tawang
- Namchi to Nalanda
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