How far is it from Lukla to Lhasa?

The distance between Lukla and Lhasa is 764 km.

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

The best way to get from Lukla to Lhasa without a car is to travel and bus which takes 16h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lukla to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lukla and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 15m ahead of Lukla. It is currently 11:34 PM in Lukla and 1:49 AM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 25+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Lukla to Lhasa - 3 ways to travel via plane, and bus

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

Travel to Tribhuvan International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Walk from Lukla to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
2. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)KTM - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
5h 32m
Travel, bus
1. Walk from Lukla to Zhangmu
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
16h 36m
Travel to Tumlingtar, fly, bus
1. Walk from Lukla to Tumlingtar (TMI)
2. Fly from Tumlingtar (TMI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)TMI - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
25h 54m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥587Cheapest Price

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Distance: 763.9 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Lukla to Lhasa. However, you can travel to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) 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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