While air travel is common, Bhutan can also be accessed by land. Phuentsholing, the southernmost city, allows a hassle-free entrance into the country. The nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport in West Bengal, India, which is a 4-hour drive from Phuentsholing.
Phuentsholing serves as a gateway for travel between Bhutan and the Indian states of Sikkim, West Bengal, Assam, and the northeastern states. For travelers using the southeastern border town of Samdrup Jongkhar, the nearest airport is Guwahati, Assam, India, which is a 3-hour drive away.
| From | To | Distance (Km) | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thimphu | Paro | 65 | 2 hrs. |
| Thimphu | Phuentsholing | 176 | 6 hrs. |
| Phuentsholing | Bagdogra (India) | 170 | 4 hrs. |
| Thimphu | Wangdue Phodrang | 70 | 3 hrs. |
| Thimphu | Punakha | 77 | 3 hrs. |
| Punakha | Wangdue Phodrang | 13 | 45 min |
| Wangdue Phodrang | Trongsa | 129 | 4 hrs. |
| Trongsa | Bumthang | 68 | 2 hrs. |
| Bumthang | Mongar | 198 | 7 hrs. |
| Mongar | Lhuntshi | 76 | 3 hrs. |
| Mongar | Trashigang | 90 | 4 hrs. |
| Trashigang | Chorten Kora | 52 | 1 hr. |
| Trashigang | Samdrup Jongkhar | 180 | 6 hrs. |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | Guwahati (India) | 110 | 3 hrs. |
| Samdrup Jongkhar | Phuentsholing | 380 | 9 hrs. |