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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Lhasa is to bus and train and drive which costs ¥410 - ¥900 and takes 2 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Lhasa is to taxi and train and fly and bus which takes 14h 18m and costs ¥2600 - ¥5500.

How far is it from Shimla to Lhasa?

The distance between Shimla and Lhasa is 1562 km. The road distance is 2072.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 36m to get from Shimla to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shimla and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 30m ahead of Shimla. It is currently 8:21 PM in Shimla and 10:51 PM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Shimla to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Lhasa is 2073 km. It takes approximately 30h 42m to drive from Shimla to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 21+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Shimla to Lhasa - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Shimla to Lhasa by bus, plane, car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarhbus
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane IXC - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
17h 36m
¥1,047–3,399
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus 179
2. Take the train from Delhi to New Mal Jntrain
3. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar
4. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
2d 7h
¥411–875
Bus, drive via Yadong Xian
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus 179
2. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Patliputra ISBT to Sikkim Gangtokbus
4. Drive from Sikkim Gangtok to Yadong Xiancar
5. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
44h 9m
¥690–759
Taxi, train, drive, bus
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarhtaxi
2. Take the train from Chandigarh to New Jalpaiguritrain
3. Take the train from New Jalpaiguri 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
2d 2h
¥598–1,148
Drive 2,072.9 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Lhasacar 2,072.9 km
30h 42m
¥1,821–2,630
Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)taxi
2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DED - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
19h 36m
¥1,480–3,781
Taxi to Kangra Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kangra Airport (DHM)taxi
2. Fly from Kangra Airport (DHM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DHM - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
23h 2m
¥2,371–6,789
Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalkataxi
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhitrain
3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DEL - LXA
4. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
14h 18m
¥2,614–5,052
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus 179
2. Take the bus from Delhi to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
2d 13h
¥690–1,247

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

8Weekly Planes

12h 22mAverage Duration

¥1,003Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,561.7 km
Duration: 17h 36m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Lhasa. However, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) 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 bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station via Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, Patliputra ISBT, Sikkim Gangtok, and Yadong Xian in around 44h 9m.

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