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Shangri-La, China → Lhasa, China

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

Composite routes from Shangri-La to Lhasa

Cheapest
20 h 40 min
Car
1517 km.
from $83
Fastest
2 h 11 min
Plane
Other
3 h 42 min
Plane, Bus
862 km.
from $228.89
46 h
860 km.
from $244.35

Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.42–$318.06

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming to Guangyuan
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.00–$10.81
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
4h 4m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.63–$31.81

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Guangyuan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
29h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.62–$101.78

Bus operators

Airports China

Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.97

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$87.40

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa is to bus which costs $74.67 and takes 24h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $86.96 - $282.61 .

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

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

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

No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Lhasa via Lijiang, Kunming and Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h.

How far is it from Shangri-La to Lhasa?

The distance between Shangri-La and Lhasa is 938 km. The road distance is 1563.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs $74.67 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa, including transfers.

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

Shangri-La to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Shangri-La County station.

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

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

Train or bus from Shangri-La to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa is to bus which takes 24h and costs $74.67 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130.43 - $217.39 and takes 46h.

Where does the Shangri-La to Lhasa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Shangri-La to Lhasa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shangri-La to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Lhasa is 1564 km. It takes approximately 23h 34m to drive from Shangri-La to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

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