The train between Kunming and Lhasa takes 43h 7m. There is at least one train per day from Kunming 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 once daily between Kunming and Lhasa. The service departs Kunming at 12:17 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lhasa at 07:24:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kunming to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Kunming station and arriving at Lhasa station via Chongqing West station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 7m.
Kunming to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Kunming station.
Kunming to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
The distance between Kunming and Lhasa is 1256 km. The road distance is 2121 km.
You can take a train from Kunming to Lhasa via Chongqing West in around 39h 18m.
