What is the cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Thimphu?

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Thimphu is to drive and fly and taxi which costs $400 - $650 and takes 11h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lhasa to Thimphu?

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Thimphu is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $800 - $1,100.

How far is it from Lhasa to Thimphu?

The distance between Lhasa and Thimphu is 357 km.

How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Thimphu?

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Lhasa to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 2h behind Lhasa. It is currently 10:44 PM in Lhasa and 8:44 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 67+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Lhasa to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via taxi, plane, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Lhasa to Thimphu by taxi, plane, or car

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Taxi to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane LXA - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
5h 42m
$833–1,041
Drive to Bagdogra Airport, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lhasa to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car
2. Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane IXB - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
11h 4m
$408–619

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

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4h 20mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.7 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Lhasa, China and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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