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How to get fromShimla to Thimphuby taxi, train, plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Thimphu by taxi, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
    2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
    3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH)planeDEL - PBH
    4. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
    10h 37m
    $352–507

  2. Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
    2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Paro Airport (PBH)planeIXC - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
    12h 9m
    $168–579

  3. Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi
    2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Paro Airport (PBH)planeDED - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
    10h 12m
    $436–595

  4. Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
    2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Paro Airport (PBH)planeDHM - PBH
    3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphutaxi
    10h 1m
    $359–1,430

Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Thimphu. However, you can take the taxi to Kalka, take the train to New Delhi, walk to New Delhi, take the subway to IGI Airport, walk to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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