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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lhasa to Shangri-La

Composite routes from Lhasa to Shangri-La

Cheapest
20 h 41 min
Car
1517 km.
from $83
Other
2 h 53 min
Taxi, Plane
862 km.
from $245.89
47 h 23 min
860 km.
from $241.47

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Diqing
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$271.74

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangyuan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$18.48
Train from Chengdu East to Chuxiong
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$81.52

China Railways D-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Guangyuan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$28.26

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chuxiong to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48
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 Lhasa to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
30h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$81.52

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$72.27

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La?

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La is to bus which costs $72.27 and takes 24h.

What is the fastest way to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La?

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $92.39 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Lhasa and Shangri-La?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station station and arriving at Shangri-La County. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 24h.

Is there a direct train between Lhasa and Shangri-La?

No, there is no direct train from Lhasa to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Lhasa and arriving at Shangri-La via Guangyuan, Chengdu East, Chuxiong and Lijiang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 23m.

How far is it from Lhasa to Shangri-La?

The distance between Lhasa and Shangri-La is 935 km. The road distance is 1565.8 km.

How do I travel from Lhasa to Shangri-La without a car?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $72.27 .

How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La?

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Shangri-La bus from?

Lhasa to Shangri-La bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Shangri-La train from?

Lhasa to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.

Train or bus from Lhasa to Shangri-La?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Shangri-La is to bus which takes 24h and costs $72.27 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $217.39 and takes 47h 23m.

Where does the Lhasa to Shangri-La bus arrive?

Lhasa to Shangri-La bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Shangri-La County station.

Where does the Lhasa to Shangri-La train arrive?

Lhasa to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Guangyuan station.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Shangri-La?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Shangri-La is 1566 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Lhasa to Shangri-La.

Where can I stay near Shangri-La?

There are 45+ hotels available in Shangri-La. Prices start at $13.95 per night.
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