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Five ways to Travel from Irkutsk to Lhasa

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Cheapest
By car (4 430 km)
2 d 13 h 17 min
4430 km.
from $243
Other
Plane, Bus
13 h 19 min
2740 km.
from $341.41
Train
3 d 21 h 10 min
2740 km.
from $208.70
Bus, Train
4 d 5 h 4 min
2740 km.
from $5.43
Train, Bus
4 d 9 h 7 min
2740 km.
from $234.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Air China

Website:
airchina.com/index.shtml
Plane from Irkutsk Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 12m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Lucky Air Co. Ltd.

Website:
luckyair.net/
Plane from Irkutsk Airport to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
14h 52m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$380.43

Train operators

China Railways Z-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.com/
Train from Zhongwei to Lhasa
Ave. Duration:
28h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$28.26–$81.52

Ulaanbaatar Railway

Phone:
+976-1900-1949
Email:
Website:
ubtz.mn/
Train from Irkutsk Pas to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
22h 33m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$41.30
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
25h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.22–$130.43
Train from Sliudianka 1 to Ulaanbaatar
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$10.87–$36.96
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Choir
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$3.48–$13.04
Train from Choir to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
20h 23m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$130.43

China Railways K-Class

Phone:
(86)12306
Website:
12306.cn/index/index.html
Train from Hohhot East to Xining
Ave. Duration:
21h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.48–$46.74

China Railways

Phone:
86-010-12306
Website:
china-railway.com.cn/
Train from Ulaanbaatar to Hohhot
Ave. Duration:
25h 34m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$130.43–$206.52
Train from Hohhot to Zhongwei
Ave. Duration:
13h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$30.43

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 Lanzhou to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.50
Bus from Xining to Lasa
Ave. Duration:
30h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$46.08

Ctrip

Phone:
400-830-6666
Website:
ctrip.com/
Bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhou
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.98

Irkutsk Bus Terminal

Phone:
8-950-113-5555
Website:
avtovokzal-on-line.ru/
Bus from Irkutsk Bus station to Slyudyanka
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.35

Checi

Website:
checi.cn
Bus from Hohhot to Yinchuan
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Irkutsk to Lhasa is to train which costs $65.22 - $282.61 and takes 3 days 21h.

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

The fastest way to get from Irkutsk to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 13h 19m and costs $141.30 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct train between Irkutsk and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Irkutsk to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Irkutsk Pas and arriving at Lhasa via Ulaanbaatar, Hohhot and Zhongwei. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 21h.

How far is it from Irkutsk to Lhasa?

The distance between Irkutsk and Lhasa is 2851 km. The road distance is 4406.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 3 days 21h and costs $65.22 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Irkutsk to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Irkutsk to Lhasa train from?

Irkutsk to Lhasa train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, depart from Irkutsk Pas station.

Train, bus or fly from Irkutsk to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Irkutsk to Lhasa is to train which takes 3 days 21h and costs $65.22 - $282.61 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Irkutsk to Lhasa.

Where does the Irkutsk to Lhasa train arrive?

Irkutsk to Lhasa train services, operated by Ulaanbaatar Railway, arrive at Ulaanbaatar station.

Can I drive from Irkutsk to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Irkutsk to Lhasa is 4406 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Irkutsk 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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