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

The cheapest way to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa is to fly and train and drive and bus which costs ¥1800 - ¥5500 and takes 27h 40m.

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 22h 30m and costs ¥2600 - ¥7000.

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 22h 30m 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 2:49 PM in Tbilisi and 6:49 PM in Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are seven+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Tbilisi to Lhasa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Tbilisi to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane TBS - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
22h 30m
¥2,676–6,963
Fly to Bagdogra Airport, train, drive, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane TBS - IXB
2. Take the train from Siliguri Jn 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
27h 40m
¥1,857–5,333
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Petropavlovsktrain
3. Take the train from Petropavlovsk to Astana 1train
4. Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
6. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
6d 3h
Bus, train via Abdulino
1. Take the bus from Ortachala Bus Station to Pyatigorsk Bus stationbus
2. Take the train from Piatigorsk to Abdulinotrain
3. Take the train from Abdulino to Karaganda Passtrain
4. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus
5. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
6. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
6d 22h

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

3Weekly Planes

21h 7mAverage Duration

¥2,560Cheapest 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: 22h 30m

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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