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

The cheapest way to get from Shillong to Thimphu is to bus and fly and taxi which costs $320 - $420 and takes 5h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shillong to Thimphu is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 5h 23m and costs $320 - $420.

How far is it from Shillong to Thimphu?

The distance between Shillong and Thimphu is 415 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Shillong to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shillong and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 30 min ahead of Shillong. It is currently 9:23 PM in Shillong and 9:53 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 70+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Shillong to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, and taxi

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

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Bus to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Shillong to Gauhati Airportbus
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
5h 23m
$325–419
Fly from Umroi Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Fly from Umroi Airport (SHL) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane SHL - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
18h 47m
$219–825

Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 414.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Shillong, India and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Shillong to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Gauhati Airport, walk to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Umroi Airport (SHL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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