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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $500 - $700 and takes 6h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 54m and costs $500 - $700.

How far is it from Colombo to Thimphu?

The distance between Colombo and Thimphu is 2542 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Colombo to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 30 min ahead of Colombo. It is currently 1:12 PM in Colombo and 1:42 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 69+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Colombo to Thimphu - one way to travel via plane, and taxi

There is 1 way to get from Colombo to Thimphu by plane or taxi

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Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH)plane CMB - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
6h 54m
$541–699

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

12Weekly Planes

8h 35mAverage Duration

$320Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Thimphu.

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Distance: 2,541.9 km
Duration: 6h 54m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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