There is 1 way to get from Vientiane to Thimphu by plane or taxi
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Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $240 - $1,100 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 33m and costs $240 - $1,100.
The distance between Vientiane and Thimphu is 1751 km.
It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Vientiane to Thimphu, including transfers.
Thimphu is 1h behind Vientiane. It is currently 2:40 PM in Vientiane and 1:40 PM in Thimphu.
There are 66+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Thimphu. However, you can fly to Paro Airport (PBH) then take the taxi to Thimphu.
- Website
- drukair.com.bt
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Paro Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 17m
- When
- Thursday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- bhutanairlines.bt
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Paro Airport via Kunming, Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- $13–17
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