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

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $230 - $800 and takes 17h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 17h 25m and costs $230 - $800.

How far is it from Beijing to Thimphu?

The distance between Beijing and Thimphu is 2933 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 25m to get from Beijing to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Beijing and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 2h behind Beijing. It is currently 6:23 AM in Beijing and 4:23 AM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 61+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Beijing to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 2 ways to get from Beijing to Thimphu by plane, taxi, or train

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Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane PEK - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
17h 25m
$237–772
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane PKX - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
17h 41m
$397–1,223

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

5Weekly Planes

16h 50mAverage Duration

$225Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,933 km
Duration: 17h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Beijing to Thimphu. However, you can take the subway to Beijing Capital Airport T2, walk to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Beijing Daxing Airport, walk to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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