The average train between Lanzhou and Lhasa takes 22h 56m and the fastest train takes 22h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lanzhou 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 5 times a day between Lanzhou and Lhasa. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lanzhou is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Lhasa at 3:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 22h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanzhou station and arriving at Lhasa station. Services depart 5 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 22h 56m.
Lanzhou to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lanzhou station.
Lanzhou to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
The distance between Lanzhou and Lhasa is 1,385.2 km. The road distance is 2,090 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lanzhou to Lhasa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–500 and the journey takes 22h 27m.
