What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa is to bus and train via Chengdu which costs ¥1200 - ¥2800 and takes 3 days 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 15m and costs ¥1500 - ¥6000.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Lhasa is 1486 km. The road distance is 2381.7 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 12h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 8:02 PM in Chiang Mai and 9:02 PM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Lhasa is 2382 km. It takes approximately 38h 34m to drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai 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 Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)CNX - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
8h 15m
¥1,526–5,781
Bus, train via Chengdu #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
3. Take the bus from Kunming North to Chengdu
4. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Station
3d 5h
¥1,234–2,715
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiang
4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-La
5. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
2d 12h
Bus, train via Chengdu
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chengdu East
4. Take the train from Chengdu to Lhasa
2d 21h
Drive 2,381.7 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasa2,381.7 km
38h 34m
¥2,120–3,063

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

16Weekly Planes

9h 11mAverage Duration

¥1,386Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa.

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Distance: 1,486 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Lhasa. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Mai to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Luang Prabang, Luang Prabang station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La, and Shangri-La County in around 2d 12h.

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