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

The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Lhasa is to bus and drive which costs ¥270 - ¥460 and takes 34h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 14m and costs ¥2300 - ¥5000.

How far is it from Kathmandu to Lhasa?

The distance between Kathmandu and Lhasa is 635 km. The road distance is 924.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kathmandu to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 15m ahead of Kathmandu. It is currently 2:26 PM in Kathmandu and 4:41 PM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Lhasa is 924 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Kathmandu to Lhasa - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Lhasa by plane, bus, 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 Tribhuvan International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane KTM - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 14m
¥2,296–4,995
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus
3. Drive from Deorali Bus Stop to Yadong Xiancar
4. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
34h 4m
¥277–453
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
22h 4m
¥613–879
Drive 924.5 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Lhasacar 924.5 km
13h 14m
¥815–1,177
Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane SIF - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
19h 2m
¥1,126–4,135
Drive, bus via Dhulikhel
1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
25h 41m
¥634–946

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥602Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Lhasa.

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Distance: 635.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Lhasa. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal via Zhangmu in around 22h 4m.

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