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How to get fromTibet to Kunmingby taxi, plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tibet to Kunming by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tibet to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)plane plane LXA - KMG
    3h 58m
    ¥2,537–3,271

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lhasa to Chengdutrain train Lhasa-Chengdu
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train Chengdu / ...
    43h 1m
    ¥766–1,272

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lasa North Suburb Coach Station to Shangri-La Countybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shangri-La Bus Station to Lijiang Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lijiang to Kunming Stationbus bus
    37h 30m
    ¥812–956

  4. Drive 2,120.1 km

    1. Drive from Tibet to Kunmingcar car 2,120.1 km
    26h 51m
    ¥1,856–2,681

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lhasa Bus Station to Chengdubus bus
    2. Take the train from Chengdu East to Kunmingtrain train Chengdu / ...
    40h 53m
    ¥993–1,427

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket¥844Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tibet, China and Kunming, China?

You can take a vehicle from Tibet to Kunming Station via Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Shangri-La County, Shangri-La Bus Station, Lijiang Bus Station, and Lijiang in around 37h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tibet to Kunming via Lhasa, Chengdu, North station, East station, and Chengdu East in around 43h 1m.

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