There is 1 way to get from Thimphu to Kathmandu by taxi or plane
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Paro Airport (PBH) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Kathmandu is to taxi and fly which costs $280 - $600 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thimphu to Kathmandu is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 24m and costs $280 - $600.
The distance between Thimphu and Kathmandu is 456 km.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Thimphu to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 15 min behind Thimphu. It is currently 3:53 AM in Thimphu and 3:38 AM in Kathmandu.
There are 1660+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Thimphu, Bhutan and Kathmandu, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Kathmandu. However, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Paro Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $450–550
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $14–17
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