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 ¥400 - ¥900 and takes 2 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Lhasa is to taxi and fly and bus which takes 14h 42m and costs ¥1100 - ¥3600.

How far is it from Shimla to Lhasa?

The distance between Shimla and Lhasa is 1534 km. The road distance is 2071.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 42m 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 2:47 PM in Shimla and 5:17 PM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Shimla to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimla to Lhasa is 2072 km. It takes approximately 30h 42m to drive from Shimla to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Shimla to Lhasa - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Shimla to Lhasa by taxi, plane, bus, car, 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.

Taxi to Chandigarh International Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC)taxi
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
14h 42m
¥1,191–3,580
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
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 8h
¥401–864
Bus, drive via Yadong Xian
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Zirakpurbus
2. Take the bus from Tribune Chowk to Kashmiri Gatebus
3. Take the bus from ISBT Kashmere gate to Patna Patliputra Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Patliputra ISBT to Sikkim Gangtokbus
5. Drive from Sikkim Gangtok to Yadong Xiancar
6. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
42h 13m
¥698–899
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
¥579–1,133
Drive 2,071.8 km
1. Drive from Shimla to Lhasacar 2,071.8 km
30h 42m
¥1,791–2,586
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
22h 31m
¥1,569–4,168
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
26h 32m
¥2,158–6,273
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Delhi Isbt Kashmeere Gatebus
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
¥680–1,246

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

12Weekly Planes

13h 46mAverage Duration

¥974Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,534.3 km
Duration: 14h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi 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 Zirakpur, Sector 29/31, Tribune Chowk, Kashmiri Gate, ISBT Kashmere gate, Patna Patliputra Bus Terminal, Patliputra ISBT, Sikkim Gangtok, and Yadong Xian in around 42h 13m.

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