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3422 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Beijing to Potala

Composite routes from Beijing to Potala

Cheapest
37 h 59 min
Car
3422 km.
from $188
Other
7 h 23 min
Plane, Bus
2560 km.
from $319.96
42 h 57 min
Train, Bus
2560 km.
from $270.30
9 h 8 min
Train, Plane
2560 km.
from $322.34
10 h 36 min
Train, Plane
2560 km.
from $295.01
2 d 7 h 21 min
2559 km.
from $193.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$815.22
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$402.17
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$445.65

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$358.70

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Beijing Capital International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$402.17
Plane from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$445.65
Plane from Tianjin Binhai to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Beijing West to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$119.57
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.07–$8.15

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Beijing
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.04–$4.35
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Beijing West to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
39h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.22–$119.57

Bus operators

Airports China

Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.39

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lanzhou to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.50

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.98

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$67.76

Baidu

Website:
zhidao.baidu.com/
Bus from Beijing to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$55.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Potala?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Potala is to train which costs $44.57 - $119.57 and takes 39h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Potala?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Potala is to fly and bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $130.43 - $369.57 .

How far is it from Beijing to Potala?

The distance between Beijing and Potala is 2708 km. The road distance is 3441.1 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Potala without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Potala without a car is to train which takes 39h 51m and costs $44.57 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Potala?

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Beijing to Potala, including transfers.

Train or bus from Beijing to Potala?

The best way to get from Beijing to Potala is to train which takes 39h 51m and costs $44.57 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $128.26 - $129.35 and takes 2 days 7h.

Can I drive from Beijing to Potala?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Potala is 3441 km. It takes approximately 40h 28m to drive from Beijing to Potala.

Where can I stay near Potala?

There are 26+ hotels available in Potala. Prices start at $9.75 per night.
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