The train between Shanghai and Lhasa takes 44h 32m. There is at least one train per day from Shanghai 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 Shanghai and Lhasa. The earliest departure is at 6:33 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Shanghai is at 6:33 PM which arrives into Lhasa at 3:05 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 44h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shanghai station and arriving at Lhasa station. Services depart once daily, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 44h 32m.
Shanghai to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Shanghai station.
Shanghai to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
The distance between Shanghai and Lhasa is 2,906.6 km. The road distance is 4,115 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Shanghai station to Lhasa once daily. Tickets cost ¥340–1,000 and the journey takes 44h 32m.
