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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥2300 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct bus between Chengdu and Tibet?

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.

How far is it from Chengdu to Tibet?

The distance between Chengdu and Tibet is 1345 km. The road distance is 1987.7 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Chengdu to Tibet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chengdu to Tibet bus from?

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

Train or bus from Chengdu to Tibet?

The best way to get from Chengdu to Tibet is to bus which takes 34h and costs ¥500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 35h 40m.

Where does the Chengdu to Tibet bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chengdu to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Tibet is 1988 km. It takes approximately 25h 45m to drive from Chengdu to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 25+ hotels available in Tibet.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Tibet 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)plane CTU - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 14m
¥2,349–4,656
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
34h
¥500
Train
1. Take the train from Chengdu to Lhasatrain Chengdu-Lhasa
35h 40m
Drive 1,987.7 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Tibetcar 1,987.7 km
25h 45m
¥1,752–2,531
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane TFU - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 31m
¥1,155–6,066
Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang stationtrain
2. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane MIG - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
7h 11m
¥1,006–4,761

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

105Weekly Planes

2h 35mAverage Duration

¥1,025Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chengdu to Tibet.

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Distance: 1,345.4 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Tibet, 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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