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

The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa is to fly and bus which costs ¥3000 - ¥8000 and takes 19h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 19h and costs ¥3000 - ¥8000.

How far is it from Tbilisi to Lhasa?

The distance between Tbilisi and Lhasa is 4398 km.

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

The best way to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 6 days 3h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 19h to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Tbilisi and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 4h ahead of Tbilisi. It is currently 7:11 PM in Tbilisi and 11:11 PM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Tbilisi to Lhasa - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa by plane, bus, 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.

Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)TBS - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
19h
¥3,011–7,976
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
2. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Petropavlovsk
3. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Astana 1
4. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
6. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasa
6d 3h
Bus, train via Abdulino
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus station
2. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Abdulino
3. Take the train from Abdulino to Karaganda Pass
4. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi
5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhou
6. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasa
6d 22h

Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

12Weekly Planes

17h 2mAverage Duration

¥2,986Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa.

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Distance: 4,397.9 km
Duration: 19h

What companies run services between Tbilisi, Georgia and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Tbilisi to Lhasa. However, you can take the line 346 bus to Metro Station Samgori, take the line 337 bus to Tbilisi Airport, walk to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) 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 Ortachala Bus Station to Lhasa via Pyatigorsk Bus station, Piatigorsk, Petropavlovsk, Astana 1, Saparzhai bus station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, and Lanzhou in around 6d 3h.

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