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42 h 40 min
3677 km.
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Lhasa, China → Almaty, Kazakhstan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lhasa to Almaty

Composite routes from Lhasa to Almaty

Cheapest
42 h 40 min
Car
3677 km.
from $202
Other
11 h 16 min
Taxi, Plane
1967 km.
from $270.68
2 d 9 h 52 min
1965 km.
from $188.42
17 h 21 min
Taxi, Plane
1967 km.
from $352.55
3 d 10 h 53 min
Bus, Train
1967 km.
from $163.96

Transport providers

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.45

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.85

Airlines

Air Astana

Website:
airastana.com/global/en-us/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$597.83

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
12h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$652.17

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Manas
Ave. Duration:
10h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$423.91

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Yining
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87
Train from Ürümqi to Jinghe
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.30–$25.00

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
24h 34m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$65.22
Train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
16h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$59.78

Kazakhstan Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Dostyk to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
18h 18m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$9.78–$18.48

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan
Ave. Duration:
20h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$65.22
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.15–$9.78

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Turpan to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.70–$9.24

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Altynkol to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.21

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Almaty?

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Almaty is to train and drive which costs $86.96 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lhasa to Almaty?

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Almaty is to taxi and fly which takes 11h 16m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

How far is it from Lhasa to Almaty?

The distance between Lhasa and Almaty is 2063 km. The road distance is 3672.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Almaty?

It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Lhasa to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h behind Lhasa. It is currently 16:16 in Lhasa and 13:16 in Almaty.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Almaty is 3672 km. It takes approximately 44h 43m to drive from Lhasa to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3442+ hotels available in Almaty. Prices start at $34.91 per night.
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