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

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Lhasa is to bus and drive which costs ¥650 - ¥1100 and takes 43h 59m.

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 - ¥1700.

How far is it from Varanasi to Lhasa?

The distance between Varanasi and Lhasa is 984 km. The road distance is 1295 km.

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

It takes approximately 19h 42m 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 12:11 PM in Varanasi and 2:41 PM 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 26+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Varanasi to Lhasa - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Varanasi to Lhasa by plane, bus, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Varanasi Airport (VNS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)VNS - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
19h 42m
¥1,165–3,773
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varanasi to Alambagh
2. Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandu
3. Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmu
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
43h 59m
¥688–1,039
Drive 1,295 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Lhasa1,295 km
18h 49m
¥1,154–1,667

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

8Weekly Planes

19h 20mAverage Duration

¥1,142Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Varanasi to Lhasa.

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Distance: 984.1 km
Duration: 19h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Varanasi to Lhasa. However, you can take the taxi to Varanasi Airport (VNS) 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 Varanasi to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal via Alambagh, Alambagh Bus Stand, Charbagh, Lucknow, Kathmandu, and Zhangmu in around 43h 59m.

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