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How to Travel from

Vientiane to Lhasa

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Transport providers

Airlines

China Eastern Airlines

Website:
en.ceair.com/
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
21h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$228.26

China Express Airlines

Website:
chinaexpressair.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$347.83

Tibet Airlines Corporation

Website:
tibetairlines.com/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
8h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$315.22

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Wattay International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.70–$282.61
Plane from Luang Prabang International Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$271.74

Train operators

China Railways G-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Kunming South to Chengdu
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$65.22–$71.74

China Railways C-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Kunming to Lijiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.48–$27.17
Train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.98–$9.24

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Chengdu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
34h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$92.39

Laos - China Railway

Website:
facebook.com/LaosChinaRailway/
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming
Ave. Duration:
9h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$119.57
Train from Vientiane station to Luang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$119.57

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 Shangri-La County to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
24h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$74.67

China Bus Guide

Website:
chinabusguide.com
Bus from Kunming West to Yunnan
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$33.75

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Lhasa is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $293.48 and takes 11h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 11h 11m and costs $108.70 - $293.48 .

How far is it from Vientiane to Lhasa?

The distance between Vientiane and Lhasa is 1791 km. The road distance is 3213.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vientiane to Lhasa without a car is to train and bus via Lijiang which takes 43h 17m and costs $130.43 - $260.87 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Vientiane to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Vientiane and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 1h ahead of Vientiane. It is currently 20:09 in Vientiane and 21:09 in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Vientiane to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Lhasa is 3214 km. It takes approximately 46h to drive from Vientiane 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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