What is the cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥230 - ¥650 and takes 31h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi'an to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 6h 53m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Xi'an and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from CityOn Shopping Center and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Xi An Airport, Xi'an and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 50m.

How far is it from Xi'an to Lhasa?

The distance between Xi'an and Lhasa is 1870 km. The road distance is 2614.3 km.

How do I travel from Xi'an to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 31h 10m and costs ¥230 - ¥650.

How long does it take to get from Xi'an to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Xi'an to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Lhasa bus from?

Xi'an to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Xi'an station.

Train or bus from Xi'an to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Lhasa is to train which takes 31h 10m and costs ¥230 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥650 - ¥710 and takes 44h 50m.

Where does the Xi'an to Lhasa bus arrive?

Xi'an to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Gansu Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Xi'an to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Lhasa is 2614 km. It takes approximately 30h 21m to drive from Xi'an to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 22+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Xi'an to Lhasa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an 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, bus
best
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane XIY - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 53m
¥1,552–3,871
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xi'an to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
31h 10m
¥232–652
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain Beijing-Chengdu 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
38h 59m
¥705–1,381
Drive 2,614.3 km
1. Drive from Xi'an to Lhasacar 2,614.3 km
30h 21m
¥2,294–3,314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
44h 50m
¥658–704

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

46Weekly Planes

4h 8mAverage Duration

¥1,140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,870 km
Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Lhasa, China?

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xi'an to Lhasa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥230–650 and the journey takes 29h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CityOn Shopping Center to Lasa Bus Station via Xi An Airport, City West Bus Station, Xi'an, Gansu Lanzhou, and Lanzhou in around 44h 50m.

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