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

The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa is to taxi and fly and bus which costs ¥1300 - ¥7500 and takes 24h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 24h 48m and costs ¥1300 - ¥7500.

How far is it from Thimphu to Lhasa?

The distance between Thimphu and Lhasa is 359 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 48m to get from Thimphu to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Thimphu and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h ahead of Thimphu. It is currently 2:38 PM in Thimphu and 4:38 PM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 21+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Thimphu to Lhasa - one way to travel via taxi, plane, and bus

There is 1 way to get from Thimphu to Lhasa by taxi, plane, 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.

Taxi, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Thimphu to Paro Airport (PBH)taxi
2. Fly from Paro Airport (PBH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane PBH - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
24h 48m
¥1,327–7,145

Paro Airport (PBH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

4Weekly Planes

23h 55mAverage Duration

¥1,236Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Thimphu to Lhasa.

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Distance: 358.9 km
Duration: 24h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Paro Airport (PBH) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau.

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