What is the cheapest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥460 and takes 19h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs ¥950 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Xining (Station) and Lhasa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xining and arriving at Lasa Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily. The journey takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Xining (Station) and Lhasa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xining and arriving at Lhasa. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 39m.

How far is it from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The distance between Xining (Station) and Lhasa is 1398 km. The road distance is 1798.6 km.

How do I travel from Xining (Station) to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs ¥170 - ¥460.

How long does it take to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus from?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Xining station.

Where do I catch the Xining (Station) to Lhasa train from?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or bus from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs ¥170 - ¥460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥340 and takes 30h 44m.

Where does the Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus arrive?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lasa Bus Station.

Where does the Xining (Station) to Lhasa train arrive?

Xining (Station) to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Xining (Station) to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining (Station) to Lhasa is 1799 km. It takes approximately 21h 31m to drive from Xining (Station) to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 24+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Xining (Station) to Lhasa - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Xining (Station) 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 Xining (XNN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane XNN - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 40m
¥996–5,546
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
19h 44m
¥170–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Stationbus
30h 44m
¥340
Drive 1,798.6 km
1. Drive from Xining (Station) to Lhasacar 1,798.6 km
21h 31m
¥1,566–2,262

Xining (Station) to Lhasa by foot and train

42Weekly Services

19h 44mAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xining (Station) to Lhasa.

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Distance: 1,397.9 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Xining (Station), China and Lhasa, China?

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xining to Lhasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 19h 39m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥340 and the journey takes 30h 30m.

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