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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ürümqi to Lhasa

Composite routes from Ürümqi to Lhasa

Cheapest
31 h 51 min
Car
2594 km.
from $142
Other
10 h 21 min
Plane, Bus
1602 km.
from $404.61
41 h 32 min
1602 km.
from $120.65
2 d 21 h 18 min
1602 km.
from $222.91
16 h 32 min
Train, Plane
1602 km.
from $244.37
3 d 3 h 4 min
Train, Bus
1602 km.
from $208.14

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$1,195.65
Plane from Turpan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$315.22

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$456.52
Plane from Turpan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$315.22

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$467.39

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$1,195.65
Plane from Turpan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$315.22

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi South to Malan
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$59.78
Train from Lanzhou to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
22h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$65.22

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Malan to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
36h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.04–$97.83

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.43–$15.22

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$3.91–$9.24

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 Lanzhou to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.85

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$83.54

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.58

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa is to train which costs $52.17 - $141.30 and takes 41h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 10h 21m and costs $195.65 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Ürümqi and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ürümqi to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Urumqi and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Pingliang West and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Ürümqi and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Lhasa via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Ürümqi to Lhasa?

The distance between Ürümqi and Lhasa is 1741 km. The road distance is 2675.3 km.

How do I travel from Ürümqi to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 41h 32m and costs $52.17 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 21m to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Lhasa bus from?

Ürümqi to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Urumqi station.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Lhasa train from?

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

Train or bus from Ürümqi to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa is to train which takes 41h 32m and costs $52.17 - $141.30 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $148.61 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Ürümqi to Lhasa bus arrive?

Ürümqi to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Pingliang East station.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 14:36 in Ürümqi and 16:36 in Lhasa.

Where does the Ürümqi to Lhasa train arrive?

Ürümqi to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Lhasa is 2675 km. It takes approximately 33h 20m to drive from Ürümqi to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa. Prices start at $9.43 per night.
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