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How to get fromLukla to Lhasaby unknown, plane, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Lukla to Lhasa by unknown, plane, or bus

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  1. Travel to Xigaze, fly, bus

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    1. Walk from Lukla to Xigaze (DDR)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Xigaze (DDR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane DDR - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    4h 37m

  2. Travel, bus

    1. Walk from Lukla to Zhangmuunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus bus
    16h 36m

  3. Travel to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Walk from Lukla to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)unknown unknown
    2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane KTM - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    5h 32m

Xigaze (DDR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥460Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Lukla to Lhasa. However, you can travel to Xigaze (DDR) 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 Lukla to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal via Zhangmu in around 16h 36m.

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