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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which costs $600 - $900 and takes 14h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Thimphu is to fly and taxi which takes 14h 22m and costs $600 - $900.

How far is it from Tokyo to Thimphu?

The distance between Tokyo and Thimphu is 4982 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 31m to get from Tokyo to Thimphu, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Thimphu?

Thimphu is 3h behind Tokyo. It is currently 6:10 PM in Tokyo and 3:10 PM in Thimphu.

Where can I stay near Thimphu?

There are 63+ hotels available in Thimphu.

Tokyo to Thimphu - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Thimphu by train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Narita International Airport, fly, taxi
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1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Paro Airport (PBH)NRT - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
17h 31m
$501–1,153
Fly from Tokyo International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Paro Airport (PBH)HND - PBH
2. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
14h 22m
$618–873
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoya Station
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Paro Airport (PBH)NGO - PBH
3. Take the taxi from Paro Airport (PBH) to Thimphu
29h 40m
$544–1,401

Narita International Airport (NRT) to Paro Airport (PBH) flights

5Weekly Planes

18h 36mAverage Duration

$476Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,981.8 km
Duration: 17h 31m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Thimphu, Bhutan?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Thimphu. However, you can take the train to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station, walk to Narita International Airport (NRT) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu. Alternatively, you can take the train to Hamamatsuchō, walk to Monorail Hamamatsuchō, take the train to Haneda Airport Terminal 1, walk to Tokyo International Airport (HND) airport, fly to Paro Airport (PBH), then take the taxi to Thimphu.

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