What is the cheapest way to get from Changsha to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Changsha to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥330 - ¥950 and takes 45h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Changsha to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Changsha to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs ¥1000 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct train between Changsha and Lhasa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Changsha and arriving at Lhasa. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45h 49m.

How far is it from Changsha to Lhasa?

The distance between Changsha and Lhasa is 2268 km. The road distance is 3049.5 km.

How do I travel from Changsha to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Changsha to Lhasa without a car is to train via Xining which takes 33h 17m and costs ¥950 - ¥1600.

How long does it take to get from Changsha to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Changsha to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Changsha to Lhasa train from?

Changsha to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Changsha South station.

Where does the Changsha to Lhasa train arrive?

Changsha to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Tianshui South Station.

Can I drive from Changsha to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Changsha to Lhasa is 3050 km. It takes approximately 36h 48m to drive from Changsha to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 25+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Changsha to Lhasa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Changsha to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane CSX - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
7h 16m
¥1,049–5,049
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Changsha to Lhasatrain Guangzhou
45h 49m
¥330–950
Train via Xining
1. Take the train from Changsha South to Tianshui South Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tianshui South Station to Xiningtrain
3. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain
33h 17m
¥974–1,556
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Changsha station to Chengdu Easttrain Chengdu East / ...
2. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
42h 11m
¥1,028–1,717
Drive 3,049.5 km
1. Drive from Changsha to Lhasacar 3,049.5 km
36h 48m
¥2,652–3,831

Changsha to Lhasa by train

7Weekly Trains

45h 49mAverage Duration

¥330Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Changsha to Lhasa.

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Distance: 2,267.6 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a subway from Wuyi Square to Lhasa via Huangtuling, Changsha South station, Changsha South, Tianshui South Station, Xining, and Xining in around 33h 17m.

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