Thimphu to Dharān by bus
Dharān lies 245 km (152 mi) west of Thimphu, -0.3 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of road.
| Thimphu | Dharān | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | Nepal |
| Population | 98,676 | 173,096 |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 375 m (1,230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Clocks in Dharān are 15 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 4 h 38 min journey lands only 4 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dharān
Crossing from Bhutan into Nepal: money changes from the Ngultrum to the Rupee (NPR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +977; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book buses from Thimphu to Dharān
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Staying in Dharān
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Common questions
How far is Dharān from Thimphu?
245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, west of Thimphu; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Dharān by bus?
About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Dharān?
Dharān is 15 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kathmandu against Asia/Thimphu).
What currency do I need in Dharān?
The Rupee (NPR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.