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

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Lhasa is to train and bus and drive which costs ¥270 - ¥600 and takes 36h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varanasi to Lhasa is to drive which takes 18h 49m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1600.

How far is it from Varanasi to Lhasa?

The distance between Varanasi and Lhasa is 1443 km. The road distance is 1295.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 29h 50m to get from Varanasi to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Varanasi and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 30m ahead of Varanasi. It is currently 9:04 AM in Varanasi and 11:34 AM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Varanasi to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Varanasi to Lhasa is 1295 km. It takes approximately 18h 49m to drive from Varanasi to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 27+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

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

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

Train, drive, bus
best
1. Take the train from Varanasi Jn to New Mal Jntrain
2. Drive from New Mal Jn to Yadong Xiancar
3. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
29h 50m
¥339–613
Train, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Pt.Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Jn. to Siliguri Jntrain
2. Take the bus from Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand to Deorali Bus Stopbus
3. Drive from Deorali Bus Stop to Yadong Xiancar
4. Take the bus from Yadong Xian to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
36h 31m
¥279–578
Drive 1,295.3 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Lhasacar 1,295.3 km
18h 49m
¥1,109–1,602
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane VNS - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
22h 37m
¥726–4,029

Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

12Weekly Planes

21h 8mAverage Duration

¥744Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,443.1 km
Duration: 29h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Lhasa. However, you can take the train to New Mal Jn, drive to Yadong Xian, then take the bus to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Varanasi to Lhasa in around 18h 49m.

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