The train between Lhasa and Shangri-La takes 3d 14h. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Lhasa to Shangri-La. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Lhasa and Shangri-La. The earliest departure is at 6:50 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lhasa is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Shangri-La at 9:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Chongqing West and take an average of 3d 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lhasa to Shangri-La. However, there are services departing from Lhasa station and arriving at Shangri-La station via Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3d 14h.
Lhasa to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.
Lhasa to Shangri-La train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Shangri-La station.
The distance between Lhasa and Shangri-La is 863.2 km. The road distance is 4,451 km.
You can take a train from Lhasa to Shangri-La via Chongqing West, Chuxiong, and Lijiang in around 2d.
