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How to get fromDarjeeling to Thimphuby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Darjeeling to Thimphu by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Bagdogra Airport, fly, taxi

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    1. Take the taxi from Darjeeling to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane IXB - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    2h 44m
    $353–442

  2. Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Darjeeling to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car car
    2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane BDP - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    $503–782

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Darjeeling to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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