The average train between Lhasa and Golmud takes 14h 45m and the fastest train takes 14h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Lhasa to Golmud. 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 4 hours between Lhasa and Golmud. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lhasa is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Golmud at 9:27 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lhasa station and arriving at Golmud station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 14h 45m.
Lhasa to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.
Lhasa to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
The distance between Lhasa and Golmud is 829.7 km. The road distance is 1,134 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Golmud every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥120–280 and the journey takes 14h 20m.
