Thimphu to Rāiganj by bus
Rāiganj lies 255 km (159 mi) south-west of Thimphu, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 312 km (194 mi) of road.
| Thimphu | Rāiganj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | India |
| Population | 98,676 | 170,252 |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Rāiganj are 30 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 4 h 50 min journey lands only 4 h 20 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rāiganj
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.
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Staying in Rāiganj
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Common questions
How far is Rāiganj from Thimphu?
255 km (159 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Thimphu; by road roughly 312 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Rāiganj by bus?
About 4 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Rāiganj?
Rāiganj is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Thimphu).
What currency do I need in Rāiganj?
The Rupee (INR).
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.