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Thimphu to Barnala Distance & How to Reach

Bhutan to Punjab · 1,408 km · Compare travel & driving options

Thimphu to Barnala distance: 1408 km (aerial), approximately 1799 km by road. By train: ~27 hrs 41 min. By road: ~21 hrs 25 min.
Thimphu
Bhutan
Barnala
Punjab
1,408 km
aerial distance (straight line)
875 miles · Road distance: ~1,799 km (via road)
🗺 Route map
1,799 km
Road distance
21 hrs 25 min
Drive time
1,408 km
Aerial distance
Route data via OpenStreetMap
How to get from Thimphu to Barnala
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By Flight
No direct flights
Nearest airport: BUP
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By Car
21 hrs 25 min
1,799 km via highway
Quick facts
Aerial distance
1,408 km (875 mi)
Road distance
~1,799 km
Recommended
Train (27 hrs 41 min)
Most affordable
Train
📍 Thimphu to Barnala distance overview

The straight-line distance from Thimphu to Barnala is approximately 1,408 km (875 miles). By road, the distance increases to about 1,799 km due to terrain, highways, and road networks connecting Bhutan to Punjab.

1,408 kmAerial distance
~1,799 kmBy road
27 hrs 41 minTrain
✈️ Reaching Barnala by air
No direct airport

Barnala does not have its own commercial airport. The nearest airport is BUP. Fly to the nearest airport and continue by road or rail.

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🚗 By car — Thimphu to Barnala
21 hrs 25 min ~1,799 km

The drive from Thimphu to Barnala is a long one — approximately 1,799 km taking around 21 hrs 25 min. Plan at least one overnight halt. Fatigue driving on Indian highways is dangerous.

💡 Travel tips for Thimphu to Barnala
📅
Book early
Book trains 2-3 weeks in advance during peak season (Oct-Mar) for better prices and availability.
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Check weather
Avoid monsoon (Jun-Sep) for road trips. Road conditions can deteriorate and flights may face delays.
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Carry valid ID
Aadhaar, Passport, or Voter ID is required for train travel and recommended for bus journeys.
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Plan rest stops
For drives over 21 hrs 25 min, plan overnight halts. Fatigue driving is dangerous on Indian highways.
🔗 Useful travel resources

For official travel information, regulations, and booking services:

DGCA — Indian aviation authority

Passport Seva — Passport and travel documents

Frequently asked questions
What is the distance from Thimphu to Barnala? ▼
The aerial (straight-line) distance from Thimphu to Barnala is approximately 1,408 km (875 miles). The road distance is approximately 1,799 km, which takes about 21 hrs 25 min by car.
What is the best way to travel from Thimphu to Barnala? ▼
The most comfortable option is by train, taking approximately 27 hrs 41 min. Barnala doesn't have a major airport — the nearest is BUP.
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