There are 5 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro 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
11h 34m$266–719Fly Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi
cheapest- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane CAN - GLU
- Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi
17h 40m$242–557Fly Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro 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 56m$262–735Train to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Paro Airport, 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$587–817Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi
- 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
14h 6m$274–1,129
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 $240 - $600 and takes 17h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 34m and costs $260 - $750.
The distance between Guangzhou and Thimphu is 2514 km.
It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Guangzhou to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 2h behind Guangzhou. It is currently 10:18 AM in Guangzhou and 8:18 AM in Thimphu.
There are 61+ 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 Dhaka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–900
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Saturday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $230–850
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $350–900
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Paro Airport via Yangon, Gaya
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,100
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Tianfu International, Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Chongqing, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,200
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Friday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Paro Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $290–900
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $170–470
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Kolkata, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–480
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Gelyephug Airport via Kathmandu, Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Foshan Shadi Airport to Paro Airport via Kunming, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 40m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $250–800
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
- 1h 19m
- Estimated price
- $14–85
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