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How to get fromAddis Ababa to Lhasaby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane ADD - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    16h 39m
    ¥4,933–15,677

  2. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane ADD - IXB
    2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain train
    3. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar car
    4. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    28h 19m
    ¥3,294–9,908

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,908Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Addis Ababa to Lhasa. However, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Bole Bridge, walk to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), take the taxi to Siliguri Jn, take the train to New Mal Jn, drive to Yadong Xian, then take the bus to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station.

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