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

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There are 2 ways to get from Quito to Tibet 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
    39h 18m
    ¥5,720–17,224

  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
    42h 52m

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration37h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket¥5,599Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Quito, Ecuador and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Quito to Tibet. 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, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. 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, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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