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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Xining is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥460 and takes 20h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Xining is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Lhasa and Xining?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lasa Bus Station station and arriving at Xining. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lhasa and Xining?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lhasa and arriving at Xining. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 41m.

How far is it from Lhasa to Xining?

The distance between Lhasa and Xining is 1398 km. The road distance is 1794.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lhasa to Xining without a car is to train which takes 20h 41m and costs ¥170 - ¥460.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lhasa to Xining, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Xining bus from?

Lhasa to Xining bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Xining train from?

Lhasa to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.

Train or bus from Lhasa to Xining?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Xining is to train which takes 20h 41m and costs ¥170 - ¥460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥340 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Lhasa to Xining bus arrive?

Lhasa to Xining bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Xining station.

Where does the Lhasa to Xining train arrive?

Lhasa to Xining train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Xining station.

Can I drive from Lhasa to Xining?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Xining is 1795 km. It takes approximately 21h 32m to drive from Lhasa to Xining.

Where can I stay near Xining?

There are 26+ hotels available in Xining.

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

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

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-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xining (XNN)plane LXA - XNN
3h 55m
¥1,107–5,681
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain Lhasa / ...
20h 41m
¥170–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xiningbus
30h 30m
¥340
Drive 1,794.8 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Xiningcar 1,794.8 km
21h 32m
¥1,575–2,275

Lhasa to Xining by train

42Weekly Trains

20h 41mAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,398.3 km
Duration: 3h 55m

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

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Xining every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 20h 41m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xining twice daily. Tickets cost ¥340 and the journey takes 30h 30m.

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