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How to get fromMelbourne to Tibetby plane, bus, train or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Melbourne to Tibet by plane, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane MEL - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    19h 27m
    ¥2,380–5,684

  2. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane MEL - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    23h 6m
    ¥4,274–20,359

  3. Fly to Shigatse Peace Airport, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane MEL - RKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Shigatse Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    28h 22m
    ¥2,707–8,837

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration16h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,631Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Tibet. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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