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How to get fromDarwin to Shannan (Land)by plane, train or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Darwin to Shannan (Land) by plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)planeDRW - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Shannantrain
    3. Take the taxi from Shannan to Shannan (Land)taxi
    27h 53m

  2. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)planeDRW - LXA
    2. Take the taxi from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Shannan (Land)taxi
    24h 32m
    ¥4,010–13,500

Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration25h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,368Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Darwin, NT, Australia and Shannan (Land), Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Darwin to Shannan (Land). However, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Shannan, then take the taxi to Shannan (Land). Alternatively, you can take the line 10 bus to Casuarina Terminus, take the line 3 bus to Henry Wrigley Dr Airport Precinct, walk to Darwin International Airport (DRW) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), then take the taxi to Shannan (Land).

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