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44 h 55 min
3910 km.
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan → Lhasa, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bishkek to Lhasa

Composite routes from Bishkek to Lhasa

Cheapest
44 h 55 min
Car
3910 km.
from $215
Other
17 h
Plane, Bus
2078 km.
from $598.02
2 d 18 h 25 min
Bus, Train
2077 km.
from $128.43
3 d 5 h 32 min
Bus, Train
2077 km.
from $142.98
17 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
2077 km.
from $539.43
2 d 18 h 37 min
2076 km.
from $236.35
3 d 7 h 7 min
Bus, Train
2077 km.
from $207.42
4 d 5 h 41 min
Bus, Train
2077 km.
from $238.23

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$869.57

China Southern Airlines

Website:
csair.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
13h 12m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$869.57

Zhejiang Loong Airlines

Website:
loongair.cn/
Plane from Manas International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$706.52
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$869.57

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$869.57

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Almaty International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$336.96–$869.57

Bus operators

Kyrgyz Avtobeketi

Phone:
+996 312 64-23-27
Email:
Website:
avtovokzal.kg/
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.62
Bus from Bishkek Zapadnyi Avtovokzal to Kashgar
Ave. Duration:
17h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$83.53

Almaty Sayran Bus Terminal

Phone:
+7 727 396-70-63
Website:
ma-sairan.kz/
Bus from Almaty Sayran Bus Station to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
19h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$53.26

Airports China

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

Qichezhan

Website:
qichezhan.net/
Bus from Lanzhou to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.50

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$67.76

Train operators

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Yining to Ürümqi
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$36.96

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
16h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$65.22
Train from Lanzhou to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
22h 27m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$70.65

Kyrgyz Railways (КТЖ)

Phone:
+996 (312) 30 02 09
Email:
Website:
railway.kg/?lang=ru
Train from Bischkek 2 to Almaty
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$20.65–$31.52

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kashgar to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
37h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$108.70
Train from Kashgar to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
2d
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$130.43

Kazakhstan Railways (Commuter Trains)

Phone:
1433
Email:
Website:
railways.kz/ru/
Train from Almaty 1 to Kerimagash
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$4.29

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bishkek to Lhasa is to bus and train which costs $65.22 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 18h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bishkek to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 17h and costs $239.13 - $760.87 .

How far is it from Bishkek to Lhasa?

The distance between Bishkek and Lhasa is 2214 km. The road distance is 3894.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bishkek to Lhasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 18h and costs $65.22 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 17h to get from Bishkek to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bishkek and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h ahead of Bishkek. It is currently 21:46 in Bishkek and 23:46 in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Bishkek to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Bishkek to Lhasa is 3895 km. It takes approximately 46h 56m to drive from Bishkek 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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