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How to get fromCape Town to Tibetby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Cape Town to Tibet by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CPT - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    35h 55m
    ¥4,989–14,101

  2. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CPT - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar car
    28h 23m
    ¥3,496–9,904

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration34h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,895Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,429.8 km
  • Duration: 35h 55m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Tibet. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Tibet.

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