What is the cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tibet?

The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Tibet is to fly and train and drive and bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥16000 and takes 47h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tibet?

The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Tibet is to drive and fly and bus which takes 29h 38m and costs ¥5500 - ¥17000.

How far is it from Des Moines to Tibet?

The distance between Des Moines and Tibet is 12221 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Tibet?

It takes approximately 29h 38m to get from Des Moines to Tibet, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 24+ hotels available in Tibet.

Des Moines to Tibet - 5 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Tibet by car, plane, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane FOD - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
29h 38m
¥5,660–16,216
Fly Des Moines to Bagdogra Airport, train, drive, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane DSM - IXB
2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
3. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar
4. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
47h 13m
¥5,499–15,677
Fly Des Moines to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DSM - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
30h 22m
¥7,667–30,193
Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane CID - LXA
4. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
44h 58m
Bus to Omaha, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane OMA - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
35h 20m
¥9,704–26,333

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

6Weekly Planes

27h 50mAverage Duration

¥5,597Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12,221.1 km
Duration: 29h 38m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Tibet. However, you can drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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How to get fromDes Moines to Tibetby car, plane, bus or train

There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Tibet by car, plane, bus, or train

Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

Fly Des Moines to Bagdogra Airport, train, drive, bus

Fly Des Moines to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Bus to Omaha, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus