Rome2Rio

How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or train

Find Transport to Thimphu

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur 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.

  1. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Paro Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane SZB - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    22h 33m
    $294–718

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane plane KUL - GLU
    3. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    23h 25m
    $212–562

  3. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane KUL - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    10h 49m
    $485–684

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration21h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thimphu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,064.5 km
  • Duration: 22h 33m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

Airlines
Train operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Italian Lakes: Getting around by train, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and Travelling by boat in Italy - to help you get the most out of your next trip.