How to get from Thimphu to Lhasa by plane, bus or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Thimphu to Lhasa by plane, bus or car

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Recommended option

Fly to Lhasa, bus  •  8 h 23 min

  1. Fly from Paro (PBH) to Lhasa (LXA) PBH - LXA
  2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa

$230 - $446

Cheapest option

Fly to Bagdogra, drive, bus  •  14 h 17 min

  1. Fly from Paro (PBH) to Bagdogra (IXB) PBH - IXB
  2. Drive from Siliguri Junction (SGUJ) to Yadong Xian
  3. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station

$76 - $317

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

There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Lhasa. However, you can take the drive to Paro airport, fly to Lhasa, take the walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Paro airport, fly to Bagdogra, take the taxi to New Jalpaiguri (NJP), take the train to Siliguri Junction (SGUJ), take the drive to Yadong Xian, then take the bus to Lhasa.

Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
Website
ch.com
Flights from Paro to Lhasa via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
6 h
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
$220 - $450
Air China
Website
airchina.com
Flights from Paro to Lhasa via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
6 h 50 min
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price
$220 - $700
Druk Air
Website
drukair.com.bt
Flights from Paro to Bagdogra
Ave. Duration
30 min
When
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price
$24 - $240
Bus operators
Airports China
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration
50 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$4
Schedules at
airports-china.com
Qichezhan
Website
qichezhan.net
Bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
Ave. Duration
7 h
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$24
Schedules at
qichezhan.net

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Questions & Answers

How far is it from Thimphu to Lhasa?

The distance between Thimphu and Lhasa is 282 km.

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

The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa is to fly and drive and bus which costs $75 - $320 and takes 14 h 17 min.

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

The quickest way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 8 h 23 min and costs $230 - $450.

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

It takes approximately 8 h 23 min to get from Thimphu to Lhasa, including transfers.

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