There are 4 ways to get from Guangzhou to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane CAN - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 29m$256–719Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane SZX - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
12h 51m$254–979Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport, taxi
- Fly from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane FUO - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
21h 44m$262–735Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane HKG - PBH
- Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
12h 32m$587–867
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $250 - $750 and takes 10h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 29m and costs $250 - $750.
The distance between Guangzhou and Thimphu is 2514 km.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Guangzhou to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h behind Guangzhou. It is currently 6:25 AM in Guangzhou and 4:25 AM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Guangzhou to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Jiahewanggang, take the line 3 subway to Guangzhou Airport South, walk to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Foshan Dali, take the taxi to Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 42m
- When
- Saturday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–750
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Tianfu International, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Tianfu International, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $310–1,200
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Chongqing, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Fuzhou, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,000
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Kunming, Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–900
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $230–950
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,000
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Kunming, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $7–8
- 1st Class Seat
- $11–13
- Business Class Seat
- $16–23
Train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $8–9
- 1st Class Seat
- $12–14
- Business Class Seat
- $17–25
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $8–12
- Adult - 1st Class
- $9–14
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
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