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

The cheapest way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥390 - ¥1100 and takes 41h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 33m and costs ¥3200 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Ürümqi and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ürümqi to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Urumqi and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Pingliang West and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 21h.

Is there a direct train between Ürümqi and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Ürümqi to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Lhasa via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 32m.

How far is it from Ürümqi to Lhasa?

The distance between Ürümqi and Lhasa is 1736 km. The road distance is 2594.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 41h 32m and costs ¥390 - ¥1100.

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Lhasa bus from?

Ürümqi to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Urumqi station.

Where do I catch the Ürümqi to Lhasa train from?

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

Train or bus from Ürümqi to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa is to train which takes 41h 32m and costs ¥390 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1133 and takes 2 days 21h.

Where does the Ürümqi to Lhasa bus arrive?

Ürümqi to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Pingliang East station.

What is the time difference between Ürümqi and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h ahead of Ürümqi. It is currently 11:05 PM in Ürümqi and 1:05 AM in Lhasa.

Where does the Ürümqi to Lhasa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ürümqi to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ürümqi to Lhasa is 2594 km. It takes approximately 31h 51m to drive from Ürümqi to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Ürümqi to Lhasa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ürümqi to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane URC - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
8h 33m
¥3,240–7,540
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
41h 32m
¥394–1,041
Bus
1. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
2. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
2d 21h
¥1,133
Drive 2,594.4 km
1. Drive from Ürümqi to Lhasacar 2,594.4 km
31h 51m
¥2,198–3,175
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain
2. Take the train from Malan to Chengdu Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
3d 3h
¥783–1,393

Ürümqi to Lhasa by train

14Weekly Trains

41h 32mAverage Duration

¥394Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,735.9 km
Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Ürümqi, China and Lhasa, China?

You can take a train from Ürümqi South to Lhasa via Ürümqi and Lanzhou in around 41h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Urumqi to Lasa Bus Station via Pingliang West, Lanzhou, and Lanzhou in around 2d 21h.

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