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

The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Lhasa is to bus which costs ¥500 and takes 34h.

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct bus between Chengdu and Lhasa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chengdu and arriving at Lhasa Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 34h.

Is there a direct train between Chengdu and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Luomashi and arriving at Lhasa via Chengdu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.

How far is it from Chengdu to Lhasa?

The distance between Chengdu and Lhasa is 1342 km. The road distance is 1987.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Chengdu to Lhasa without a car is to bus which takes 34h and costs ¥500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Chengdu to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Lhasa bus from?

Chengdu to Lhasa bus services, operated by Checi, depart from Chengdu station.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Lhasa train from?

Chengdu to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Chengdu station.

Train or bus from Chengdu to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Lhasa is to bus which takes 34h and costs ¥500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 35h 35m.

Where does the Chengdu to Lhasa bus arrive?

Chengdu to Lhasa bus services, operated by Checi, arrive at Lhasa Bus Station.

Where does the Chengdu to Lhasa train arrive?

Chengdu to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Chengdu to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Lhasa is 1988 km. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Chengdu to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Chengdu to Lhasa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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

Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)CTU - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
5h 16m
¥2,331–4,634
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Station
34h
¥500
Train
1. Take the train from Chengdu to LhasaChengdu-Lhasa
35h 35m
Drive 1,987.6 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Lhasa1,987.6 km
25h 46m
¥1,757–2,538
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)TFU - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
6h 23m
¥2,237–2,744
Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang station
2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)MIG - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
7h 8m
¥938–4,439

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

105Weekly Planes

2h 35mAverage Duration

¥973Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chengdu to Lhasa.

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Distance: 1,342.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Checi operates a bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥500 and the journey takes 34h. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Chengdu to Lhasa once daily, and the journey takes 34h 30m.

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