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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥460 and takes 19h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs ¥1000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Xining 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 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 to Lhasa?

The distance between Xining and Lhasa is 1402 km. The road distance is 1792.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 19h 39m and costs ¥170 - ¥460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Xining to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Lhasa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Xining to Lhasa train from?

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

Train or bus from Xining to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Xining to Lhasa is to train which takes 19h 39m and costs ¥170 - ¥460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥340 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Xining to Lhasa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Xining to Lhasa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Xining to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Lhasa is 1793 km. It takes approximately 21h 25m to drive from Xining to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 22+ hotels available in Lhasa.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Xining 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 38m
¥1,046–6,046
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
19h 39m
¥170–460
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
¥340
Drive 1,792.8 km
1. Drive from Xining to Lhasacar 1,792.8 km
21h 25m
¥1,573–2,272

Xining to Lhasa by train

42Weekly Trains

19h 39mAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,401.9 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Xining, 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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