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

The cheapest way to get from Lijiang to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $300 - $1,700 and takes 12h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lijiang to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 12h 38m and costs $300 - $1,700.

How far is it from Lijiang to Thimphu?

The distance between Lijiang and Thimphu is 1149 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Lijiang to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lijiang and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 2h behind Lijiang. It is currently 1:35 AM in Lijiang and 11:35 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 63+ hotels available in Thimphu.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport, taxi
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1. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Paro Airport (PBH)LJG - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
12h 38m
$308–1,621
Train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Lijiang to Kunming
2. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Paro Airport (PBH)KMG - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
20h 9m

Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

6Weekly Planes

13h 7mAverage Duration

$293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,148.9 km
Duration: 12h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Lijiang to Thimphu. However, you can take the bus to Lijiang Airport, walk to Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Lijiang, take the train to Kunming, walk to Kunming Station, take the line 1 subway to Wujiaba, walk to Kunming Wujiaba Airport, take the bus to Kunming Changshui Airport, walk to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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