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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Thimphu is to bus and fly and taxi which costs $500 - $1,500 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Thimphu is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 16h 47m and costs $500 - $1,500.

How far is it from Nairobi to Thimphu?

The distance between Nairobi and Thimphu is 6506 km.

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

It takes approximately 21h 13m to get from Nairobi to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 3h ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 7:54 PM in Nairobi and 10:54 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 59+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Nairobi to Thimphu - 2 ways to travel via plane, taxi, and bus

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

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 Nairobi Wilson Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Paro Airport (PBH)WIL - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
21h 13m
$714–2,030
Bus to Nairobi, fly, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Paro Airport (PBH)NBO - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
16h 47m
$515–1,419

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

8Weekly Planes

22h 9mAverage Duration

$648Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,506.3 km
Duration: 21h 13m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Thimphu. However, you can fly to Paro Airport (PBH) then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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