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

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There are 2 ways to get from Gangtok 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 Gangtok 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
    3h 24m
    $369–461

  2. Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Drive from Gangtok 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 48m
    $533–795

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

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 303 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Gangtok 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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