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

The cheapest way to get from Gansu to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥500 and takes 23h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gansu to Lhasa is to bus and fly which takes 6h 36m and costs ¥1100 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Gansu and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gansu to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Oriental Hotel and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Lanzhou and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 35m.

How far is it from Gansu to Lhasa?

The distance between Gansu and Lhasa is 1547 km. The road distance is 2011.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gansu to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 23h 29m and costs ¥190 - ¥500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Gansu to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gansu to Lhasa bus from?

Gansu to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lanzhou station.

Train or bus from Gansu to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Gansu to Lhasa is to train which takes 23h 29m and costs ¥190 - ¥500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥380 and takes 34h 35m.

Where does the Gansu to Lhasa bus arrive?

Gansu to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lasa Bus Station.

Can I drive from Gansu to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gansu to Lhasa is 2012 km. It takes approximately 23h 53m to drive from Gansu to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 22+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Gansu to Lhasa - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Gansu 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 Jinchang, bus
best
1. Fly from Jinchang (JIC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane JIC - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
9h 11m
¥1,033–5,094
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
23h 29m
¥190–500
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
34h 35m
¥380
Drive 2,011.5 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Lhasacar 2,011.5 km
23h 53m
¥1,766–2,550
Bus to Lanzhou, fly, bus
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane LHW - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 36m
¥1,155–6,555
Bus, taxi to Gannan Xiahe Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Linxia to Xiahe Countybus
2. Take the taxi from Xiahe County to Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH)taxi
3. Fly from Gannan Xiahe Airport (GXH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane GXH - LXA
4. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
7h 45m
¥2,187–6,751
Train to Guangyuan Panlong Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Longnan Station to Guangyuantrain
2. Fly from Guangyuan Panlong Airport (GYS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane GYS - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
7h 1m
¥976–4,941

Jinchang (JIC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

24Weekly Planes

9h 30mAverage Duration

¥985Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,546.8 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lanzhou to Lhasa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–500 and the journey takes 22h 27m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥380 and the journey takes 33h.

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