Road Distance Chart
Bhutan Road Distance Chart
Plan your Bhutan journey with approximate road distances and driving times between the country's major destinations.
| Route | Distance | Approx. Driving Time | Road Journey |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Paro → Thimphu
Western Bhutan
|
65 km |
1 – 1.5 hours
|
Main Highway |
|
Thimphu → Punakha
Dochula Pass Route
|
75 km |
2.5 – 3 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Punakha → Phobjikha
Central Bhutan
|
80 km |
2.5 – 3 hours
|
Mountain Road |
|
Phobjikha → Trongsa
Central Bhutan
|
120 km |
4 – 5 hours
|
Mountain Road |
|
Thimphu → Paro
Western Bhutan
|
65 km |
1 – 1.5 hours
|
Main Highway |
|
Thimphu → Haa Valley
Via Chele La
|
115 km |
3.5 – 4 hours
|
Mountain Road |
|
Paro → Haa Valley
Western Bhutan
|
65 km |
2 – 2.5 hours
|
Mountain Road |
|
Punakha → Trongsa
Central Bhutan
|
145 km |
4.5 – 5.5 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Trongsa → Bumthang
Central Bhutan
|
70 km |
2.5 – 3 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Bumthang → Mongar
Central to Eastern Bhutan
|
195 km |
6 – 7 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Mongar → Trashigang
Eastern Bhutan
|
90 km |
2.5 – 3 hours
|
Mountain Road |
|
Trashigang → Trashi Yangtse
Eastern Bhutan
|
55 km |
2 – 2.5 hours
|
Mountain Road |
|
Thimphu → Trongsa
Western to Central Bhutan
|
200 km |
6 – 7 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Thimphu → Bumthang
Western to Central Bhutan
|
270 km |
8 – 9 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Thimphu → Mongar
Western to Eastern Bhutan
|
370 km |
11 – 12 hours
|
Long Mountain Journey |
|
Paro → Punakha
Western to Central Bhutan
|
125 km |
4 – 5 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Punakha → Thimphu
Dochula Pass Route
|
75 km |
2.5 – 3 hours
|
Mountain Highway |
|
Punakha → Gangtey
Phobjikha Valley
|
80 km |
3 hours
|
Mountain Road |
Driving in Bhutan
Bhutan's roads pass through steep mountain terrain, valleys and high passes. Journeys can take longer than the distance alone may suggest.
Mountain Terrain
Many routes involve winding mountain roads and elevation changes. Scenic viewpoints and rest stops make the journey part of the Bhutan experience.
Weather Conditions
Rain, snowfall, road maintenance and temporary closures can affect travel times, especially on high mountain routes.
Important Travel Information
The distances and driving times shown are approximate. Actual journey times may vary depending on road conditions, weather, traffic, construction, stops and the season. Travellers should allow additional time when planning inter-city journeys in Bhutan.
Plan Your Bhutan Road Journey
From Paro and Thimphu to Punakha, Phobjikha, Bumthang and Eastern Bhutan, create a comfortable itinerary that gives you enough time to enjoy the scenery and culture along the way.
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