Thimphu to Tinsukia by bus
Tinsukia lies 564 km (350 mi) east of Thimphu, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 688 km (428 mi) of road.
| Thimphu | Tinsukia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bhutan | India |
| Population | 98,676 | 116,322 |
| Elevation | 2,307 m (7,569 ft) | 128 m (420 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Thimphu) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Tinsukia are 30 min behind Thimphu right now, so a 10 h 22 min journey lands only 9 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tinsukia
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 Tinsukia
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Common questions
How far is Tinsukia from Thimphu?
564 km (350 mi) in a straight line, east of Thimphu; by road roughly 688 km (428 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thimphu to Tinsukia by bus?
About 10 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Thimphu and Tinsukia?
Tinsukia is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Thimphu).
What currency do I need in Tinsukia?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
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- 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.