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How to get fromQuito to Lhasaby car, plane, bus or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Lhasa by car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Car, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)planeUIO - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
    35h 25m
    ¥5,200–16,200
  2. Car, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Drive from Quito to Quito Airportcar
    2. Fly from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)planeUIO - LZY
    3. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain
    39h 42m

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration33h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,442Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Lhasa. However, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can drive to Quito Airport, walk to Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, then take the train to Lhasa.

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