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

The cheapest way to get from Varanasi to Lhasa is to train and drive and bus which costs ¥350 - ¥650 and takes 29h 50m.

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 50m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

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 12:40 PM in Varanasi and 3:10 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 50m to drive from Varanasi to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

There are 3 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
¥351–626
Drive 1,295.3 km
1. Drive from Varanasi to Lhasacar 1,295.3 km
18h 50m
¥1,128–1,629
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
19h 42m
¥814–4,471

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

9Weekly Planes

21h 8mAverage Duration

¥769Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Varanasi to Lhasa.

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Distance: 1,443 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 50m.

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