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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Otar is to train and drive which costs $100 - $320 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Otar is to taxi and fly and train which takes 14h 46m and costs $470 - $900.

How far is it from Lhasa to Otar?

The distance between Lhasa and Otar is 2213 km. The road distance is 3330.4 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 46m to get from Lhasa to Otar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lhasa and Otar?

Otar is 3h behind Lhasa. It is currently 4:08 PM in Lhasa and 1:08 PM in Otar.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Otar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Otar is 3330 km. It takes approximately 44h 26m to drive from Lhasa to Otar.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Lhasa to Otar 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, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Almaty International Airport (ALA)plane LXA - ALA
3. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
14h 46m
$477–885
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Lanzhoutrain
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
4. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
5. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
6. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
2d 12h
$107–319
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Lanzhoubus
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Ürümqitrain
3. Take the train from Ürümqi to Yiningtrain
4. Drive from Yining to Altynkolcar
5. Take the train from Altynkol to Almaty 1train
6. Take the train from Almaty 1 to Otartrain
2d 21h
$135–302
Drive 3,330.4 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Otarcar 3,330.4 km
44h 26m
$420–607

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

12Weekly Planes

9h 58mAverage Duration

$324Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,212.9 km
Duration: 14h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Otar. However, you can take the taxi to Lhasa-Airport-LXA airport, fly to Almaty International Airport (ALA), walk to Ogareva, take the line 36 bus to Almaty 1, walk to Almaty 1, then take the train to Otar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lhasa to Otar via Lanzhou, Ürümqi, Yining, Altynkol, and Almaty 1 in around 2d 12h.

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