What is the cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa is to bus and train which costs ¥1200 - ¥2700 and takes 2 days 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs ¥1300 - ¥6000.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Lhasa is 1486 km. The road distance is 2381.5 km.

How do I travel from Chiang Mai to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa without a car is to bus and train via Chongqing West which takes 2 days 18h and costs ¥1000 - ¥3000.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Chiang Mai and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 1h ahead of Chiang Mai. It is currently 9:06 AM in Chiang Mai and 10:06 AM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chiang Mai to Lhasa is 2381 km. It takes approximately 38h 33m to drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Chiang Mai to Lhasa - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane CNX - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
7h 55m
¥1,386–5,865
Bus, train via Chongqing West
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain
2d 18h
¥1,038–2,977
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiangkhongbus
2. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus
3. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain
4. Take the bus from Kunming West to Yunnan Shangri-labus
5. Take the taxi from Yunnan Shangri-la to Shangri-La Countytaxi
6. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
2d 10h
¥1,371–2,196
Drive 2,381.5 km
1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Lhasacar 2,381.5 km
38h 33m
¥2,024–2,923
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus
2. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
3. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
4. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
5. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
2d 12h
¥1,220–2,666

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

17Weekly Planes

8h 40mAverage Duration

¥1,360Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,486 km
Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Lhasa. However, you can fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiangkhong, drive to Huay Xai - Bokeo Station, take the bus to Oudomxay, walk to Oudomxay station, take the train to Kunming South, walk to Kunming South station, take the line 4 subway to Sujiatang, take the taxi to Kunming West, take the bus to Yunnan Shangri-la, take the taxi to Shangri-La County, then take the bus to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station.

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