There are 3 ways to get from Samtse to Thimphu by taxi, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Samtse to Thimphu is to taxi and bus which costs $22 - $26 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Samtse to Thimphu is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Samtse and Thimphu is 206 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Samtse to Thimphu without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 8h and costs $22 - $26.
It takes approximately 8h to get from Samtse to Thimphu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Samtse to Thimphu is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Samtse to Thimphu.
There are 151+ hotels available in Thimphu.
What companies run services between Samtse, Bhutan and Thimphu, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Samtse to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Phuentsholing - Bhutan Post then take the bus to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can drive from Samtse to Thimphu in around 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +975 02 322281
- customercare@bhutanpost.bt
- Website
- bhutanpost.bt
Bus from Phuentsholing - Bhutan Post to Thimphu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5
- Schedules at
- bhutanpost.bt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Estimated price
- $17–70
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