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How to get fromChristchurch to Tibetby plane, bus, train, shuttle, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Christchurch to Tibet by plane, bus, train, shuttle, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane CHC - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    27h 32m
    ¥3,862–12,066

  2. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport, taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane CHC - RKZ
    2. Take the taxi from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Shigatse Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    35h 47m
    ¥3,389–12,219

  3. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane CHC - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    25h 41m
    ¥4,856–15,241

  4. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane HKK - LXA
    3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    36h 20m
    ¥4,544–13,788

  5. Fly Christchurch International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane CHC - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar car
    32h 41m
    ¥4,269–9,369

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration28h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,800Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,658.4 km
  • Duration: 27h 32m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Tibet. However, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) 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 line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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