City Wise Distance of Bhutan

Bhutan is a small but mountainous country, so while distances between cities may not seem large, the time it takes to travel between them can be significantly longer due to the terrain. The primary cities in Bhutan are connected by road, and flights are available between some cities as well. Below is a table of approximate road distances between major cities and towns in Bhutan:

1. Thimphu (Capital) to Other Cities:

• Thimphu to Paro: 55 km (34 miles), about 1 hour
• Thimphu to Punakha: 85 km (53 miles), about 2.5 hours
• Thimphu to Phuentsholing: 170 km (106 miles), about 6 hours
• Thimphu to Wangdue Phodrang: 70 km (43 miles), about 2 hours
• Thimphu to Bumthang (Jakar): 270 km (168 miles), about 10 hours
• Thimphu to Trongsa: 200 km (124 miles), about 7-8 hours

2. Paro (Home of Bhutan’s International Airport) to Other Cities:

• Paro to Thimphu: 55 km (34 miles), about 1 hour
• Paro to Punakha: 130 km (81 miles), about 3.5 hours
• Paro to Phuentsholing: 150 km (93 miles), about 5 hours
• Paro to Bumthang (Jakar): 270 km (168 miles), about 9-10 hours

3. Punakha to Other Cities:

• Punakha to Thimphu: 85 km (53 miles), about 2.5 hours
• Punakha to Paro: 130 km (81 miles), about 3.5 hours
• Punakha to Bumthang (Jakar): 220 km (137 miles), about 8-9 hours
• Punakha to Wangdue Phodrang: 18 km (11 miles), about 30 minutes

4. Phuentsholing (Southern Border Town) to Other Cities:

• Phuentsholing to Thimphu: 170 km (106 miles), about 6 hours
• Phuentsholing to Paro: 150 km (93 miles), about 5 hours
• Phuentsholing to Punakha: 230 km (143 miles), about 7 hours
• Phuentsholing to Wangdue Phodrang: 250 km (155 miles), about 8 hours

5. Bumthang (Jakar) to Other Cities:

• Bumthang to Thimphu: 270 km (168 miles), about 10 hours
• Bumthang to Paro: 270 km (168 miles), about 9-10 hours
• Bumthang to Punakha: 220 km (137 miles), about 8-9 hours
• Bumthang to Trongsa: 68 km (42 miles), about 2 hours

6. Trongsa to Other Cities:

• Trongsa to Thimphu: 200 km (124 miles), about 7-8 hours
• Trongsa to Bumthang (Jakar): 68 km (42 miles), about 2 hours
• Trongsa to Punakha: 129 km (80 miles), about 4-5 hours

Travel Considerations:

• Due to the mountainous terrain, travel times can vary greatly depending on road conditions, landslides, and weather.
• Bhutan’s road network is developing, and some roads may be narrow and winding, so it’s common for journeys to take longer than expected despite the short distances.

If you plan to travel across Bhutan, expect to enjoy scenic drives with beautiful mountain views, but prepare for longer travel times due to the challenging landscape.