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

The cheapest way to get from Sichuan to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥250 - ¥750 and takes 35h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sichuan to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥950 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct train between Sichuan and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Sichuan to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Luomashi and arriving at Lhasa via Chengdu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 35m.

How far is it from Sichuan to Lhasa?

The distance between Sichuan and Lhasa is 1405 km. The road distance is 1987.6 km.

How do I travel from Sichuan to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Sichuan to Lhasa without a car is to bus which takes 35h 5m and costs ¥500 - ¥950.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Sichuan to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sichuan to Lhasa train from?

Sichuan to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Chengdu station.

Train or bus from Sichuan to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Sichuan to Lhasa is to bus which takes 35h 5m and costs ¥500 - ¥950. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥250 - ¥750 and takes 35h 35m.

Where does the Sichuan to Lhasa train arrive?

Sichuan to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Sichuan to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sichuan to Lhasa is 1988 km. It takes approximately 25h 46m to drive from Sichuan to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Sichuan to Lhasa - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 9 ways to get from Sichuan to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, car, or subway

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 Yibin Wuliangye Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane YBP - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 25m
¥868–4,576
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chengdu to Lhasatrain Chengdu-Lhasa
35h 35m
¥252–703
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
35h 5m
¥502–903
Drive 1,987.6 km
1. Drive from Chengdu to Lhasacar 1,987.6 km
25h 46m
¥1,740–2,513
Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane LZO - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 20m
¥909–4,665
Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane CTU - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 18m
¥2,332–4,637
Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane MIG - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 13m
¥885–4,635
Fly from Nanchong Gaoping Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nanchong Gaoping Airport (NAO) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane NAO - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 14m
¥960–4,766
Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane TFU - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 33m
¥1,037–6,044

Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

10Weekly Planes

3h 16mAverage Duration

¥844Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sichuan to Lhasa.

Launch map view

Distance: 1,405.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Sichuan, China and Lhasa, China?

Checi operates a bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥500–900 and the journey takes 34h. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Chengdu to Lhasa once daily. Tickets cost ¥250–700 and the journey takes 34h 30m.

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