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How to get fromVientiane to Thimphuby plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane VTE - PBH
    2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $557–1,416

  2. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane plane UTH - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi taxi
    13h 59m
    $304–732

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$543Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 23m

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. Alternatively, you can drive to Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai, take the bus to Udon Thani Airport, walk to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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