Bhutan Driving Distance

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.

Distance & Driving Time Between Major Destinations

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.

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