There are 3 ways to get from Lhasa to Golmud by taxi, plane, train, or car
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Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Golmud is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 15h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Golmud is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥750 - ¥3800.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lhasa and arriving at Golmud. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 20m.
The distance between Lhasa and Golmud is 931 km. The road distance is 1151.1 km.
The best way to get from Lhasa to Golmud without a car is to train which takes 14h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Lhasa to Golmud, including transfers.
Lhasa to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.
Lhasa to Golmud train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Golmud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Golmud is 1151 km. It takes approximately 15h 21m to drive from Lhasa to Golmud.
There are four+ hotels available in Golmud.
What companies run services between Lhasa, China and Golmud, China?
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Golmud every 4 hours, and the journey takes 14h 20m.
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Lhasa Gonggar Airport to Golmud Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,600
Train from Lhasa to Golmud
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