There are 7 ways to get from Dharamsala to Lhasa by car, plane, bus, taxi 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.
Recommended option
Drive to Ngari, fly to Lhasa, bus
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Drive from Dharamsala to Ngari
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Fly from Ngari (NGQ) to Lhasa (LXA)
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Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
Cheapest option
Bus, train
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Take the bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
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Take the train from Chandigarh to New Jalpaiguri
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Take the bus from Siliguri SNT Bus Terminus to Gangtok SNT Bus Station
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Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
5 alternative options
Fly Dharamsala to Lhasa, bus
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Fly from Dharamsala (DHM) to Lhasa (LXA)
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Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
Fly Dharamsala to Bagdogra, bus
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Fly from Dharamsala (DHM) to Bagdogra (IXB)
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Take the bus from Siliguri SNT Bus Terminus to Gangtok SNT Bus Station
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Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
Taxi, train, drive, bus
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Take a taxi from Dharamsala to Pathankot Cantt
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Take the train from Pathankot Cantt to New Jalpaiguri
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Drive from Siliguri Jn to Yadong Xian
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Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
Bus, drive
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Take the bus from Maan Filling Station Dharamshala, Dharamshala to Kashmere Gate Metro Gate No. 5, Delhi
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Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandu
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Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu
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Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
Drive
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Drive from Dharamsala to Lhasa
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into China from India
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Conditions of entry into China from India
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- Entry is allowed only for essential reasons
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Considerations leaving from India
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into China from India is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Lhasa is 120.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Lhasa is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Lhasa is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 120.
No, but conditions apply when returning to India from China.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dharamsala to Lhasa is to bus and train which costs ₹3,800 - ₹8,500 and takes 2 days 8h.
The quickest way to get from Dharamsala to Lhasa is to fly and bus which costs ₹29,000 - ₹75,000 and takes 18h 34m.
It is 1437 km from Dharamsala to Lhasa. It is approximately 2248.6 km to drive.
It takes approximately 21h 25m to get from Dharamsala to Lhasa, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Ngari Airport to Lhasa Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 55m.
Lhasa is 2h 30m ahead of Dharamsala. It is currently 2:42 AM in Dharamsala and 5:12 AM in Lhasa.
Yes, the driving distance between Dharamsala to Lhasa is 2249 km. It takes approximately 33h 33m to drive from Dharamsala to Lhasa.
Tibet Airlines Corporation offers flights from Ngari Airport to Lhasa Airport.
The best way to get from Dharamsala to Dharamsala Airport is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs ₹500 - ₹650.
- Distance: 1437.1 km
- Duration: 21h 25m
What companies run services between Dharamsala, India and Lhasa, China?
There is no direct connection from Dharamsala to Lhasa. However, you can take the drive to Ngari airport, fly to Lhasa, take the walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dharamsala airport, fly to Lhasa, take the walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Ngari to Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700 - ¥2700
Flights from Dharamsala to Lhasa via Delhi, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2400 - ¥6000
Flights from Dharamsala to Lhasa via Jaipur, Delhi, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2500 - ¥6500
Flights from Dharamsala to Lhasa via Chandigarh, Delhi, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2400 - ¥6000
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Ngari to Lhasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700 - ¥2700
Flights from Dharamsala to Lhasa via Delhi, Chengdu, Bangda
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2400 - ¥6000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dharamsala to Lhasa via Delhi, Dhaka, Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥2400 - ¥6000
- Website
- spicejet.com
Flights from Dharamsala to Bagdogra via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1100 - ¥3100
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Dharamsala to Bagdogra via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1600 - ¥7000
- Website
- airindia.in
Flights from Dharamsala to Bagdogra via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1200 - ¥3100
India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.
Contact Details
- Website
- indianrail.gov.in
Train from Pathankot Cantt to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 36h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥65 - ¥300
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ¥65 - ¥85
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥160 - ¥210
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥240 - ¥300
Train from Chandigarh to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 33h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥60 - ¥280
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Sleeper Class
- ¥60 - ¥80
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥150 - ¥190
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥220 - ¥280
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- airports-china.com
- Phone
- +919002012099
- sntd@yahoo.com
- Website
- sntd.in
Bus from Siliguri SNT Bus Terminus to Gangtok SNT Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥9 - ¥24
- Schedules at
- sntd.in
- Price Range
- ¥9 - ¥24
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥151
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Phone
- +918287009889
- care@zingbus.com
- Website
- zingbus.com
Bus from Maan Filling Station Dharamshala, Dharamshala to Kashmere Gate Metro Gate No. 5, Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥55 - ¥85
- Schedules at
- zingbus.com
- Phone
- +91 11 43090100
- info@dimts.in
- Website
- dtc.nic.in
Bus from Delhi to Kathmandu
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1 - ¥240
- Book at
- dtcbooking.in
- Phone
- 9418000529
- hrtchq@gmail.com
- Website
- hrtchp.com
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 7m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥35 - ¥55
- Schedules at
- online.hrtchp.com
- Phone
- 0172-2990216
- ctu-chd@nic.in
- Website
- chdctu.gov.in
Bus from Dharamshala to Chandigarh
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥29 - ¥120
- Schedules at
- chdctu.gov.in
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- ¥290 - ¥350
Shankar Taxi Service
- Phone
- +91 81 46 73 73 73
- Website
- shankartaxiservice.com
Himalaya Cab
- Phone
- +91 90151-57476
- Website
- himalayacab.com
Dharamshala Travels
- Phone
- +91 94 59 02 70 00
- Website
- dharamshalataxi.com
Dharamshala Tour And Travel Services
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