Getting Around
How to get to and from Paro International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.
Transport Options at PBH
Paro International Airport is connected to Paro and the wider Bhutan transport network by multiple ground transport options.
A government bus service runs between Paro town and Thimphu's Lungtenzampa terminal on a fixed schedule, though it's better suited to travelers already in Paro town than to airport arrivals specifically.
The drive to Thimphu is about 47km and takes roughly 1.5 hours (longer in traffic or poor weather); fare figures found for this route conflicted sharply between sources, so no reliable number can be given — arrange a ride through your hotel or licensed tour operator rather than relying on a quoted price.
No ride-hailing app is confirmed to operate in Bhutan.
No car rental counter is confirmed at Paro airport itself; self-drive is permitted nationally but subject to its own entry, vehicle, and permit requirements, so arranging transport through your licensed tour operator is the practical option for most visitors.
Nearly all travel beyond the airport runs through your licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who typically arranges the drive to Thimphu as part of your itinerary rather than you booking a taxi independently.
Pre-Book Your Transfer
Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from PBH to Paro in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.
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Car Rental at PBH
Exploring Bhutan beyond Paro? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.
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