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

The cheapest way to get from Darchen to Lhasa is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1600 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Darchen to Lhasa is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4600.

How far is it from Darchen to Lhasa?

The distance between Darchen and Lhasa is 1101 km. The road distance is 1190.7 km.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Darchen to Lhasa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Darchen to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Darchen to Lhasa is 1191 km. It takes approximately 16h 2m to drive from Darchen to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 25+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Darchen to Lhasa - 3 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Darchen to Lhasa by taxi, plane, bus, 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.

Taxi to Ali Pulan, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Darchen to Ali Pulan (APJ)
2. Fly from Ali Pulan (APJ) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)APJ - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
4h 40m
¥1,211–4,558
Drive 1,190.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Darchen to Lhasa1,190.7 km
16h 2m
¥1,081–1,562
Taxi to Ngari Gunsa Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Darchen to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ)
2. Fly from Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)NGQ - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
6h 13m
¥1,603–5,003

Ali Pulan (APJ) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 50mAverage Duration

¥697Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,100.8 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Darchen to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Ali Pulan (APJ) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can drive from Darchen to Lhasa in around 16h 2m.

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