There is 1 way to get from Kathmandu to Thimphu by plane or taxi
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $290 - $550 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 3m and costs $290 - $550.
The distance between Kathmandu and Thimphu is 454 km.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Kathmandu to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 15 min ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 6:10 PM in Kathmandu and 6:25 PM in Thimphu.
There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Paro Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $13–17
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