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

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Lhasa is to train and ferry and bus and drive which costs ¥850 - ¥1900 and takes 3 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 11h 11m and costs ¥2800 - ¥9000.

How far is it from Colombo to Lhasa?

The distance between Colombo and Lhasa is 2808 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Colombo to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 30m ahead of Colombo. It is currently 12:29 AM in Colombo and 2:59 AM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Colombo to Lhasa - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Lhasa by plane, bus, ferry, 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 Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane CMB - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
11h 11m
¥2,826–8,763
Train, ferry, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Tambaramtrain
4. Take the train from Tambaram to New Jalpaiguritrain
5. Take the bus from 2 Mile Check Post to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
6. Drive from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Yadong Xiancar
7. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
3d 7h
¥880–1,837
Bus, ferry, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus
2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry
3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Renigunta Jntrain
4. Take the train from Renigunta Jn to New Jalpaiguritrain
5. Take the bus from 2 Mile Check Post to Gangtok - SNT bus standbus
6. Drive from Gangtok - SNT bus stand to Yadong Xiancar
7. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
3d 4h
¥910–1,605

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

20Weekly Planes

11h 7mAverage Duration

¥2,653Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Colombo to Lhasa.

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Distance: 2,807.6 km
Duration: 11h 11m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, 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 Pettah to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, Renigunta Jn, New Jalpaiguri, 2 Mile Check Post, Gangtok - SNT bus stand, and Yadong Xian in around 3d 4h.

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