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How to get fromRiyadh to Thimphuby plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Riyadh to Thimphu by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Riyadh, taxi

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    1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane RUH - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    12h 24m
    $305–771

  2. Train, bus to King Fahd International Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Riyadh to Dammamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dammam Main Stn to King Fahd Airport Stnbus bus
    3. Fly from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane DMM - PBH
    4. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    15h 28m
    $323–778

Riyadh (RUH) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration12h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,338.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 24m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Riyadh to Thimphu. However, you can take the line 1 subway to Kafd, take the line 4 subway to Airport T3-4, walk to Riyadh-Airport-RUH airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dammam, take the taxi to Dammam Main Stn, take the bus to King Fahd Airport Stn, walk to King Fahd International Airport (DMM) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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