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

The cheapest way to get from Xining to Tibet is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥480 and takes 19h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xining to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 5h 41m and costs ¥1000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Xining and Tibet?

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.

How far is it from Xining to Tibet?

The distance between Xining and Tibet is 1405 km. The road distance is 1792.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Xining to Tibet without a car is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs ¥200 - ¥480.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Xining to Tibet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xining to Tibet bus from?

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

Train or bus from Xining to Tibet?

The best way to get from Xining to Tibet is to train which takes 19h 44m and costs ¥200 - ¥480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥340 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Xining to Tibet bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Xining to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Xining to Tibet is 1792 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Xining to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 21+ hotels available in Tibet.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Xining to Tibet 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 41m
¥1,064–6,068
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
19h 44m
¥201–479
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Stationbus
30h 30m
¥340
Drive 1,792.2 km
1. Drive from Xining to Tibetcar 1,792.2 km
21h 24m
¥1,574–2,274

Xining (XNN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

31Weekly Planes

2h 28mAverage Duration

¥1,092Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,405 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Xining, China and Tibet, 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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