How to Travel from
Kunming to Tibet
by Plane, Route or Car
Schedule
Kunming, China → Tibet, China
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kunming to Tibet
Composite routes from Kunming to Tibet
Cheapest
26 h 49 min
Car
2118 km.
from $116
Other
5 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
1283 km.
from $116.25
31 h 50 min
Train, Bus
1284 km.
from $158.22
41 h 55 min
1284 km.
from $184.50
13 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
1283 km.
from $150.47
9 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
1283 km.
from $211.34
Route Navigator Kunming - Tibet
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto 北京路
北京路, 264 м
264 м
Turn right onto 拓东路
拓东路, 2 km 992 м
2 km 992 м
Turn right onto 西昌路
西昌路, 5 km 31 м
5 km 31 м
Continue onto 滇缅大道
滇缅大道, 151 м
151 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 滇缅大道
滇缅大道, 1 km 449 м
1 km 449 м
Keep left onto 昆楚大高速
昆楚大高速, 173 km 374 м
173 km 374 м
Keep left onto 昆楚大高速
昆楚大高速, 114 km 912 м
114 km 912 м
Keep right
1 km 633 м
1 km 633 м
Keep right
64 km 409 м
64 km 409 м
Keep left onto 大丽高速
大丽高速, 102 km 400 м
102 km 400 м
Keep right
141 km 105 м
141 km 105 м
Keep left
230 м
230 м
Continue onto 西澜线
西澜线, 58 km 314 м
58 km 314 м
Keep left onto 马鬃山 - 宁洱
马鬃山 - 宁洱, 33 km 20 м
33 km 20 м
Turn left onto S236
87 km 737 м
87 km 737 м
Turn sharp left onto S236
108 km 255 м
108 km 255 м
Turn right onto G214
45 km 690 м
45 km 690 м
Keep left
3 km 719 м
3 km 719 м
Keep left
67 м
67 м
Turn slight left onto 西宁 - 澜沧
西宁 - 澜沧, 227 м
227 м
Continue onto 西宁 - 澜沧
西宁 - 澜沧, 139 km 732 м
139 km 732 м
Keep left onto 旺达下街
旺达下街, 3 km 577 м
3 km 577 м
Turn slight left onto 西宁 - 澜沧
西宁 - 澜沧, 102 km 280 м
102 km 280 м
Keep left onto 上海 - 聂拉木
上海 - 聂拉木, 342 km 90 м
342 km 90 м
Keep left
1 km 648 м
1 km 648 м
Turn left onto G318
184 km 598 м
184 km 598 м
Keep left onto 林拉公路
林拉公路, 392 km 721 м
392 km 721 м
Continue onto 川藏公路
川藏公路, 11 km 401 м
11 km 401 м
Turn right
1 km 21 м
1 km 21 м
Turn left onto 江苏路
江苏路, 5 km 111 м
5 km 111 м
Turn right onto 民族南路
民族南路, 283 м
283 м
Turn left onto 罗堆东路
罗堆东路, 13 м
13 м
Turn left
215 м
215 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air China
Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
11h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$326.09
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Qamdo
Ave. Duration:
10h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$282.61
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$250.00
China Eastern Airlines
Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$391.30
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$293.48
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
China Southern Airlines
Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$391.30
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$478.26
Sichuan Airlines
Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$391.30
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$478.26
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$489.13
Kunming Airlines
Website:
airkunming.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$282.61
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Qamdo
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$250.00
Tibet Airlines Corporation
Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Nyingchi
Ave. Duration:
9h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$130.43–$217.39
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Qamdo
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$195.65
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Shigatse
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$250.00
China West Air
Website:
westair.cn/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Qamdo
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$173.91
Lucky Air Co. Ltd.
Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30
Train operators
China Railways G-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
5h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$64.13–$70.65
China Railways C-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$26.09
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$8.70
China Railways Z-Class
Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$92.39
Bus operators
Airports China
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.28
Qichezhan
Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$72.27
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Tibet?
The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Tibet is to train and bus which costs $97.83 - $119.57 and takes 31h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Tibet?
The fastest way to get from Kunming to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 5h 59m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .
How far is it from Kunming to Tibet?
The distance between Kunming and Tibet is 1013 km. The road distance is 2175.5 km.
How do I travel from Kunming to Tibet without a car?
The best way to get from Kunming to Tibet without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 50m and costs $97.83 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Kunming to Tibet?
It takes approximately 11h 28m to get from Kunming to Tibet, including transfers.
Train or fly from Kunming to Tibet?
The best way to get from Kunming to Tibet is to fly which takes 11h 28m and costs $130.43 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $97.83 - $173.91 and takes 41h 55m.
Can I drive from Kunming to Tibet?
Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Tibet is 2176 km. It takes approximately 30h 30m to drive from Kunming to Tibet.
Which airlines fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport Airport?
Kunming Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport Airport.
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