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46 h 11 min
3150 km.
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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia → Lhasa, China

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa

Composite routes from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa

Cheapest
46 h 11 min
Car
3150 km.
from $173
Other
13 h 38 min
Plane, Bus
2436 km.
from $615.85
2 d 21 h 37 min
2436 km.
from $173.67
3 d 4 h 24 min
Train, bus via Yinchuan, Train, bus via Yinchuan
2436 km.
from $5.43
3 d 9 h 34 min
Train, Bus
2436 km.
from $202.22
13 h 38 min
Plane, Bus
2438 km.
from $615.85
2 d 21 h 37 min
2439 km.
from $173.67
3 d 4 h 24 min
Train, bus via Yinchuan, Train, bus via Yinchuan
2438 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 1
Air China
Website
Air China
Website
17h 10m
Every day
$266.78–$889.26
Train operators
Found: 4
China Railways Z-Class
Website
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
China Railways K-Class
Website
China Railways
Website
China Railways Z-Class
Website
28h 20m
Once daily
$33.03–$95.28
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
Ulaanbaatar Railway
Website
25h 1m
Once a week
$17.79–$152.44
+976-1900-1949
+976-1900-1949
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
China Railways K-Class
Website
21h 45m
Once daily
$21.60–$54.63
(86)12306
(86)12306
Call
China Railways
Website
25h 34m
Twice a week
$152.44–$241.37
86-010-12306
86-010-12306
Call
Bus operators
Found: 4
Airports China
Qichezhan
Website
Ctrip
Website
Checi
Website
Airports China
1h
Hourly
$3.96
Qichezhan
Website
33h
Once daily
$60.19
Ctrip
Website
5h 30m
Hourly
$22.18
400-830-6666
400-830-6666
Call
Checi
Website
9h 30m
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa is to train which costs $54.35 - $239.13 and takes 2 days 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 13h 38m and costs $326.09 - $597.83 .

Is there a direct train between Ulaanbaatar and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Ulaanbaatar and arriving at Lhasa via Hohhot and Zhongwei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

How far is it from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa?

The distance between Ulaanbaatar and Lhasa is 2562 km. The road distance is 3401.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 2 days 21h and costs $54.35 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 38m to get from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa train from?

Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Ulaanbaatar station.

Where does the Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa train arrive?

Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Hohhot Station.

Can I drive from Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ulaanbaatar to Lhasa is 3401 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Ulaanbaatar 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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