The train between Xining and Lhasa takes 19h 35m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Xining to Lhasa. 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 on demand between Xining and Lhasa. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 19h 35m.
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No, there is no direct train from Xining to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Xining station and arriving at Lhasa station via Lhasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Xining to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.
Xining to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
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The distance between Xining and Lhasa is 1,258 km. The road distance is 1,898 km.
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xining to Lhasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 19h 29m.