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How to get fromAmritsar to Thimphuby plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Amritsar to Thimphu by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane ATQ - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    9h 38m
    $173–497

  2. Train to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane IXC - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    13h 22m
    $127–645

  3. Train, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Amritsar Jn to Ambala Cant Jntrain train
    2. Take the train from Ambala Cant Jn to New Delhitrain train
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DEL - PBH
    4. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    11h 54m
    $337–469

  4. Bus to Kangra Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Amritsar to McLeodganj - Main Squarebus bus
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DHM - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    13h 50m

Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,549.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Amritsar, India and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Amritsar to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Amritsar Airport, walk to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ambala Cant Jn, take the train to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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