The average train between Shenzhen and Lhasa takes 41h 56m and the fastest train takes 37h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Shenzhen 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 twice daily between Shenzhen and Lhasa. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shenzhen is at 11:18 AM which arrives into Lhasa at 10:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Guangzhou South station and take an average of 41h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Shenzhen to Lhasa? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Shenzhen station and arriving at Lhasa station via Guangzhou South station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 56m.
Shenzhen to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Futian Station.
Shenzhen to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
The distance between Shenzhen and Lhasa is 2,420.6 km. The road distance is 4,655 km.
You can take a train from Futian Station to Lhasa via Guangzhou South station, Tianshui South Station, Xining, and Xining in around 36h.