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31 h 49 min
2592 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Urumqi to Tibet

Composite routes from Urumqi to Tibet

Cheapest
31 h 49 min
Car
2592 km.
from $142
Fastest
3 h 15 min
Plane
Other
10 h 24 min
Plane, Bus
1602 km.
from $425.02
41 h 36 min
1602 km.
from $133.28
2 d 21 h 18 min
1602 km.
from $230.32
16 h 35 min
Train, Plane
1602 km.
from $269.58
3 d 3 h 4 min
Train, Bus
1602 km.
from $214.37

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:
$178.12–$1,017.81

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$890.58
Plane from Turpan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 11m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$407.12

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$318.06–$547.07
Plane from Turpan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$407.12

Shandong Airlines

Website:
sda.cn/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.73–$623.41

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$890.58
Plane from Turpan to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.56–$407.12

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:
$15.27–$22.90

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$76.34
Train from Lanzhou to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
22h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.53–$82.70

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:
$47.07–$114.50

China Railways T-Class

Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ürümqi South to Turpan
Ave. Duration:
2h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.00–$19.08

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:
$4.71–$11.45

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 Lanzhou to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.28

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$101.04

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$79.31

Trip 8080

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.41

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Tibet is to train which costs $54.35 - $152.17 and takes 41h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 10h 24m and costs $206.52 - $423.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Ürümqi and Tibet?

No, there is no direct bus from Ürümqi to Tibet 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.

How far is it from Ürümqi to Tibet?

The distance between Ürümqi and Tibet is 1745 km. The road distance is 2674.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Tibet without a car is to train which takes 41h 36m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Ürümqi to Tibet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Tibet bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ürümqi to Tibet?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Tibet is to train which takes 41h 36m and costs $54.35 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $153.55 and takes 2 days 21h. There are no good options to fly between Ürümqi to Tibet.

Where does the Ürümqi to Tibet bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Tibet is 2674 km. It takes approximately 33h 19m to drive from Ürümqi to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

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