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Taiyuan to Lhasa trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Taiyuan and Lhasa takes 35h 8m. There is at least one train per day from Taiyuan 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.

35h 8m
Duration
3,140 km
Distance
¥330
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Taiyuan to Lhasa train times

Trains run once daily between Taiyuan and Lhasa. The service departs Taiyuan at 12:28 AM at night, which arrives into Lhasa at 11:36:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 3,139.9 km
  • Duration: 35h 8m

What companies run services between Taiyuan, China and Lhasa, China?

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Taiyuan to Lhasa once daily. Tickets cost ¥270–750 and the journey takes 35h 8m.

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