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

The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa is to taxi and fly and drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥4000 and takes 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

How far is it from Thimphu to Lhasa?

The distance between Thimphu and Lhasa is 359 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Thimphu to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thimphu and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h ahead of Thimphu. It is currently 12:39 AM in Thimphu and 2:39 AM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

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

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Taxi, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane PBH - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 3m
¥5,118–7,634
Taxi, fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane PBH - IXB
3. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Lhasacar
11h
¥2,643–3,959

Paro Airport (PBH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

1Weekly Planes

3h 50mAverage Duration

¥1,133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.9 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Lhasa.

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