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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Lhasa is to bus and fly and train and drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥4800 and takes 35h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Lhasa is to bus and fly which takes 20h 59m and costs ¥3300 - ¥20000.

How far is it from Nairobi to Lhasa?

The distance between Nairobi and Lhasa is 7099 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 44m to get from Nairobi to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 5h ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 10:09 PM in Nairobi and 3:09 AM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are seven+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Lhasa by bus, plane, train, 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.

Bus, fly to Bagdogra Airport, train, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane NBO - IXB
3. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
4. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar
5. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
29h 44m
¥2,348–7,006
Bus, fly to Bhadrapur Airport, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)plane NBO - BDP
3. Take the train from Galgalia to Siliguri Jntrain
4. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to New Mal Jntrain
5. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar
6. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
35h 46m
¥1,942–4,761
Bus, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane NBO - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
20h 59m
¥3,331–20,033
Bus, fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)plane NBO - GAU
3. Take the train from Kamakhya to New Mal Jntrain
4. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar
5. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
37h 37m
¥2,336–7,066

Nairobi (NBO) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

31Weekly Planes

16h 2mAverage Duration

¥2,023Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Lhasa.

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Distance: 7,098.7 km
Duration: 29h 44m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lhasa. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), take the taxi to Siliguri Jn, take the train to New Mal Jn, drive to Yadong Xian, then take the bus to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau.

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