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

The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Lhasa is to drive and bus which costs ¥600 - ¥850 and takes 22h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nepal to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 13m and costs ¥850 - ¥5000.

How far is it from Nepal to Lhasa?

The distance between Nepal and Lhasa is 635 km. The road distance is 924.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Nepal to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nepal and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 15m ahead of Nepal. It is currently 8:14 AM in Nepal and 10:29 AM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Nepal to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Lhasa is 924 km. It takes approximately 13h 14m to drive from Nepal to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Nepal to Lhasa - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Nepal to Lhasa by plane, 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.

Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)KTM - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
5h 14m
¥2,154–4,414
Fly from Janakpur Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)JKR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
19h 55m
¥599–3,426
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
22h 4m
¥640–808
Drive 924.5 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa924.5 km
13h 14m
¥827–1,194
Fly from Biratnagar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)BIR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
18h 16m
¥746–4,249
Fly from Pokhara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)PKR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
4h 13m
¥866–4,974
Drive, bus via Dhulikhel
1. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmu
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
26h 33m
¥666–866

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

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥613Cheapest Price

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Distance: 635.1 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Nepal and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Nepal to Lhasa. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk 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 Kathmandu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal via Zhangmu in around 22h 4m.

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