The average train between Golmud and Lhasa takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 12h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Golmud to Lhasa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Golmud and Lhasa. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Golmud is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lhasa at 11:36 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Golmud station and arriving at Lhasa station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 14h 2m.
Golmud to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Golmud station.
Golmud to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
The distance between Golmud and Lhasa is 829.7 km. The road distance is 1,134 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Golmud to Lhasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥120–280 and the journey takes 15h 5m.
