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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tibet to Shanghai

Composite routes from Tibet to Shanghai

Cheapest
44 h 54 min
Car
3912 km.
from $215
Other
47 h 21 min
Bus, Train
2922 km.
from $191.80
6 h 36 min
Taxi, Plane
2922 km.
from $271.25
6 h 55 min
Taxi, Plane
2922 km.
from $245.20
7 h 18 min
Taxi, Plane
2922 km.
from $258.15
7 h 28 min
Taxi, Plane
2922 km.
from $232.10
2 d 22 h 17 min
2922 km.
from $216.03

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$315.22
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$597.83
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$467.39

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Juneyao Airlines

Website:
juneyaoair.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$500.00
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Spring Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$293.48

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$500.00
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Xiamen Airlines

Website:
xiamenair.com
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$478.26
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$521.74
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$445.65

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$315.22
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$336.96
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$293.48

China West Air

Website:
westair.cn/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$326.09

Chengdu

Website:
cdal.com.cn/
Plane from Nyingchi Mainling Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$315.22
Plane from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$336.96
Plane from Qamdo Bamda Airport to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$293.48

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Chengdu East to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$119.57–$130.43

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Lhasa to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
2d
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$130.43

Bus operators

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.85
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Shanghai
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.82

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Lanzhou to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.37

Checi

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tibet to Shanghai is to train which costs $46.74 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tibet to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $76.09 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Tibet and Shanghai?

No, there is no direct bus from Tibet station to Shanghai. However, there are services departing from Lasa Bus Station and arriving at Shanghai via Lanzhou and Yinchuan Nanmen Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

How far is it from Tibet to Shanghai?

The distance between Tibet and Shanghai is 2603 km. The road distance is 4102.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Tibet to Shanghai without a car is to bus and train which takes 47h 21m and costs $184.78 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Tibet to Shanghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tibet to Shanghai bus from?

Tibet to Shanghai bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tibet to Shanghai?

The best way to get from Tibet to Shanghai is to fly which takes 6h 6m and costs $195.65 - $326.09 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $46.74 - $141.30 and takes 2 days 0h, you could also bus, which costs $144.03 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Tibet to Shanghai bus arrive?

Tibet to Shanghai bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Tibet to Shanghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tibet to Shanghai is 4103 km. It takes approximately 46h 3m to drive from Tibet to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly from Nyingchi Mainling Airport Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Airport?

China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Airlines, Tibet Airlines Corporation and three other airlines offer flights from Nyingchi Mainling Airport Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Airport.

Where can I stay near Shanghai?

There are 990+ hotels available in Shanghai. Prices start at $78.68 per night.
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