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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Almaty is to taxi and fly which costs $390 - $650 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Almaty is to taxi and fly which takes 9h 4m and costs $390 - $650.

How far is it from Lhasa to Almaty?

The distance between Lhasa and Almaty is 2063 km. The road distance is 3333.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 9h 4m to get from Lhasa to Almaty, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Almaty?

Almaty is 3h behind Lhasa. It is currently 1:24 AM in Lhasa and 10:24 PM in Almaty.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Almaty?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Almaty is 3334 km. It takes approximately 40h 24m to drive from Lhasa to Almaty.

Where can I stay near Almaty?

There are 3010+ hotels available in Almaty.

Lhasa to Almaty - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Lhasa to Almaty by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXA
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)LXA - ALA
9h 4m
$399–623
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Lanzhou
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqi
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yining
4. Drive from Yining to Altynkol
5. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1
2d 10h
Drive 3,333.5 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Almaty3,333.5 km
40h 24m
$420–607
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhou
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan
3. Take the train from Turpan to Ürümqi Station
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Jinghe South
5. Drive from Jinghe South to Dostyk
6. Take the train from Dostyk to Almaty 2
3d 10h

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA) flights

14Weekly Planes

10h 18mAverage Duration

$266Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,063.2 km
Duration: 9h 4m

What companies run services between Lhasa, China and Almaty, Kazakhstan?

There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Almaty. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, then take the line 92 bus to Kazybek Bi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lhasa to Almaty 2 via Lanzhou, Ürümqi, Yining, Altynkol, and Almaty 1 in around 2d 10h.

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