Thimphu to Kolkata by bus
Kolkata lies 560 km (348 mi) south of Thimphu, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 684 km (425 mi) of road.
| Thimphu | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | India |
| Population | 98,676 | 4.6 million |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Kolkata are 30 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 10 h 18 min journey lands only 9 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kolkata
Crossing from Bhutan into India: money changes from the Ngultrum to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book buses from Thimphu to Kolkata
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Staying in Kolkata
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 770 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (487), and 22 are five-star. Across 228 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.5 out of 10. Guests have left 77,737 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kolkata from Thimphu?
560 km (348 mi) in a straight line, south of Thimphu; by road roughly 684 km (425 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Kolkata by bus?
About 10 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Kolkata?
Kolkata is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Thimphu).
What currency do I need in Kolkata?
The Rupee (INR).
Where can I stay in Kolkata?
Our booking partner lists 1,080+ places to stay in Kolkata, bookable on this site.
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.