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How to get fromThimphu to Tibetby taxi, plane, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

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    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane PBH - IXB
    3. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar car
    11h
    ¥2,642–3,559

  2. Taxi, fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)plane plane PBH - GAU
    3. Drive from Gauhati-Airport-GAU to Tibetcar car
    14h 6m
    ¥2,842–3,809

Paro Airport (PBH) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥323Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 851.9 km
  • Duration: 11h

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

There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Tibet. However, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), then drive to Tibet.

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