There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Nagqu by plane, bus, train, car, or subway
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Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, bus, train
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane CTU - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Naqutrain
9h 46m¥3,000–3,169Train
cheapest- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xiningtrain Xining
- Take the train from Xining to Naqutrain Shanghai / ...
28h 12m¥463–1,274Bus
- Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Nagqu Bus Stationbus
40h 30m¥517–741Drive 1,644.5 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Nagqucar 1,644.5 km
23h 45m¥1,389–2,006Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly, bus, train
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane TFU - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Naqutrain
11h 8m¥1,056–4,929Train to Mianyang Nanjiao Airport, fly, bus, train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Mianyang Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport (MIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane MIG - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Naqutrain
12h 3m¥1,007–4,724
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Nagqu is to bus which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 40h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Nagqu is to fly and bus and train which takes 9h 46m and costs ¥3000 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengdu to Nagqu station. However, there are services departing from Chengdu and arriving at Nagqu Bus Station via Lasa Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Nagqu. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Naqu via Chengdu East and Xining. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
The distance between Chengdu and Nagqu is 1674 km. The road distance is 1644.5 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Nagqu without a car is to train which takes 28h 12m and costs ¥460 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 9h 46m to get from Chengdu to Nagqu, including transfers.
Chengdu to Nagqu bus services, operated by Checi, depart from Chengdu station.
Chengdu to Nagqu train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Nagqu is to train which takes 28h 12m and costs ¥460 - ¥1300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥500 - ¥750 and takes 40h 30m.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Nagqu, China?
You can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Nagqu via East station, Chengdu East, Xining, and Naqu in around 28h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chengdu to Nagqu Bus Station via Lasa Bus Station in around 40h 30m.
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–6,000
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Bangda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–4,800
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–6,000
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–5,500
Flights from Mianyang Nanjiao Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Bangda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–4,400
Train from Lhasa to Naqu
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Train from Xining to Naqu
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–220
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–380
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥470–700
Train from Lhasa to Naqu
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Train from Lhasa to Naqu
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥170–240
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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Booking & Getting There
Chengdu to Nagqu bus services, operated by Checi, arrive at Lhasa Bus Station.
Chengdu to Nagqu train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xining station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Nagqu is 1645 km. It takes approximately 23h 45m to drive from Chengdu to Nagqu.




