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 - $550 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Thimphu is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 11h 5m and costs $400 - $550.

How far is it from Lhasa to Thimphu?

The distance between Lhasa and Thimphu is 852 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 5m 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 3:34 AM in Lhasa and 1:34 AM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 65+ hotels available in Thimphu.

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

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

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Drive to Bagdogra Airport, fly, taxi
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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 5m
$408–529
Drive to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Drive from Lhasa to Gauhati-Airport-GAUcar
2. Fly from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane GAU - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
14h 16m
$423–551

Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

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Distance: 852.4 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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

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

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