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23 h 11 min
1912 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Xining to Lhasa

Composite routes from Xining to Lhasa

Cheapest
23 h 11 min
Car
1912 km.
from $105
Other
5 h 50 min
Plane, Bus
1260 km.
from $188.70

Transport providers

Airlines

Sichuan Airlines

Website:
ch.com/
Plane from Xining to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$315.22

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Xining to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$228.26

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Xining to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$206.52

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Xining to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
19h 39m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22

Bus operators

Airports China

Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.39

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Xining to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa is to train which costs $23.91 - $65.22 and takes 19h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 50m and costs $81.52 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Xining (Station) and Lhasa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xining and arriving at Lasa Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Xining (Station) and Lhasa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Lhasa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 39m.

How far is it from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The distance between Xining (Station) and Lhasa is 1400 km. The road distance is 1808.5 km.

How do I travel from Xining (Station) to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs $23.91 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus from?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Xining station.

Where do I catch the Xining (Station) to Lhasa train from?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or bus from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs $23.91 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $46.08 and takes 30h 34m.

Where does the Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus arrive?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lasa Bus Station.

Where does the Xining (Station) to Lhasa train arrive?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining (Station) to Lhasa is 1808 km. It takes approximately 23h 42m to drive from Xining (Station) 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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