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

The cheapest way to get from Phuket to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $140 - $400 and takes 21h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Phuket to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 10h 10m and costs $250 - $600.

How far is it from Phuket to Thimphu?

The distance between Phuket and Thimphu is 2424 km.

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

It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Phuket to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Phuket and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 1h behind Phuket. It is currently 10:19 AM in Phuket and 9:19 AM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 70+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Phuket to Thimphu - 5 ways to travel via plane, taxi, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Thimphu by plane, taxi, ferry, or bus

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Fly Phuket International Airport to Paro Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane HKT - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
10h 10m
$256–570
Fly Phuket International Airport to Gelyephug Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gelyephug Airport (GLU)plane HKT - GLU
2. Take the taxi from Gelyephug Airport (GLU) to Thimphutaxi
21h 31m
$147–398
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Paro Airport, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane KBV - PBH
4. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
13h 38m
$238–894
Bus to Surat Thani, fly to Paro Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane URT - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
15h 33m
$239–997
Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Paro Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane HDY - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
16h 48m
$386–838

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

19Weekly Planes

9h 27mAverage Duration

$180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,424.3 km
Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Gelyephug Airport (GLU), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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