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

The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Lhasa is to bus and drive which costs ¥270 - ¥460 and takes 35h 27m.

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 20m and costs ¥500 - ¥3200.

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 9:48 AM in Nepal and 12:03 PM 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 23+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Nepal to Lhasa - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 9 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)plane KTM - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 14m
¥2,306–5,869
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus
3. Drive from Deorali Bus Stop to Yadong Xiancar
4. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
35h 27m
¥275–457
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
2. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
22h 4m
¥608–871
Drive 924.5 km
1. Drive from Kathmandu to Lhasacar 924.5 km
13h 14m
¥802–1,158
Fly from Bharatpur Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane BHR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
19h 45m
¥590–3,521
Fly from Simara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane SIF - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
17h 17m
¥1,336–8,156
Fly from Biratnagar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane BIR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
15h 16m
¥644–3,747
Fly from Pokhara Airport, bus
1. Fly from Pokhara Airport (PKR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane PKR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 28m
¥863–5,070
Fly from Janakpur Airport, bus
1. Fly from Janakpur Airport (JKR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane JKR - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 20m
¥544–3,201

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

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

¥632Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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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