There are 3 ways to get from Thimphu to Samtse by bus, taxi, or car
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thimphu to Samtse is to bus and taxi which costs $23 - $28 and takes 8h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Thimphu to Samtse is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Thimphu and Samtse is 206 km. The road distance is 204.4 km.
The best way to get from Thimphu to Samtse without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 1m and costs $23 - $28.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Thimphu to Samtse, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Thimphu to Samtse is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Thimphu to Samtse.
What companies run services between Thimphu, Bhutan and Samtse, Bhutan?
There is no direct connection from Thimphu to Samtse. However, you can take the bus to Phuentsholing - Bhutan Post then take the taxi to Samtse. Alternatively, you can drive from Thimphu to Samtse in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- +975 02 322281
- customercare@bhutanpost.bt
- Website
- bhutanpost.bt
Bus from Thimphu to Phuentsholing - Bhutan Post
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- bhutanpost.bt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Estimated price
- $18–75
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