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

The cheapest way to get from Dali to Lhasa is to bus which costs ¥650 - ¥750 and takes 33h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dali to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 6m and costs ¥1300 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Dali and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Dali to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Dali Ancient City and arriving at Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Lijiang Bus Station and Shangri-La County. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Dali and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Dali to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Dali and arriving at Lhasa via Chengdu East Station and Guangyuan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 19m.

How far is it from Dali to Lhasa?

The distance between Dali and Lhasa is 1088 km. The road distance is 1808.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Dali to Lhasa without a car is to bus which takes 33h 15m and costs ¥650 - ¥750.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Dali to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dali to Lhasa bus from?

Dali to Lhasa bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dali Ancient City station.

Where do I catch the Dali to Lhasa train from?

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

Train or bus from Dali to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Dali to Lhasa is to bus which takes 33h 15m and costs ¥650 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 40h 19m.

Where does the Dali to Lhasa bus arrive?

Dali to Lhasa bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Lijiang Bus Station.

Where does the Dali to Lhasa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dali to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Dali to Lhasa is 1808 km. It takes approximately 23h 55m to drive from Dali to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Dali to Lhasa - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Dali to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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 Dali Huangcaoba, bus
best
1. Fly from Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)DLU - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
8h 6m
¥1,340–6,540
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Lijiang Bus Station to Shangri-La Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
33h 15m
¥681–735
Train
1. Take the train from Dali to Chengdu East
2. Take the train from Chengdu East Station to Guangyuan
3. Take the train from Guangyuan to Lhasa
40h 19m
Drive 1,808.1 km
1. Drive from Dali to Lhasa1,808.1 km
23h 55m
¥1,599–2,309
Taxi to Baoshan, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Baoshan (BSD)
2. Fly from Baoshan (BSD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)BSD - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
9h 58m
¥1,295–5,103
Bus to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Bus Station
2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)LJG - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
9h 17m
¥2,933–3,763
Taxi to Xichang Qingshan Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Dali to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)
2. Fly from Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)XIC - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
8h 34m
¥1,706–5,125
Train, train to Kunming Changshui International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Dali to Lufeng South
2. Take the train from Lufeng South to Kunming Station
3. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)KMG - LXA
4. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
9h 18m
¥1,036–4,605

Dali Huangcaoba (DLU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

43Weekly Planes

7h 57mAverage Duration

¥1,362Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,088.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Dali, Yunnan Sheng, China and Lhasa, China?

You can take a bus from Dali Ancient City to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Lijiang Bus Station, Shangri-La Bus Station, and Shangri-La County in around 33h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dali to Lhasa via Chengdu East Station and Guangyuan in around 40h 19m.

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