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There are 7 ways to get from Gorakhpur to Tibet by train, plane, bus or car

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Train to Bhairawa, fly, bus  •  15h 11m

  1. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa
  2. Fly from Bhairawa (BWA) to Lhasa (LXA) BWA - LXA
  3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau

Cheapest option

Bus, drive  •  29h 9m

  1. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
  2. Drive from Civil Mall, Kathmandu to Zhangmu
  3. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal

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Bus to Kathmandu, fly, bus  •  16h 14m

  1. Take the bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
  2. Fly from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lhasa (LXA) KTM - LXA
  3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau

Drive to Bharatpur, fly, bus  •  7h 6m

  1. Drive from Gorakhpur to Bharatpur
  2. Fly from Bharatpur (BHR) to Lhasa (LXA) BHR - LXA
  3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau

Drive to Pokhara, fly, bus  •  8h 29m

  1. Drive from Gorakhpur to Pokhara
  2. Fly from Pokhara (PKR) to Lhasa (LXA) PKR - LXA
  3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau

Train to Simara, fly, bus  •  26h 20m

  1. Take the train from Gorakhpur to Raxaul Jn
  2. Fly from Simara (SIF) to Lhasa (LXA) SIF - LXA
  3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau

Drive  •  17h 12m

  1. Drive from Gorakhpur to Tibet 1178.2 km

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Gorakhpur to Tibet is to bus and drive which costs ₹8,500 - ₹9,500 and takes 29h 9m.

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The fastest way to get from Gorakhpur to Tibet is to drive and fly and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs ₹43,000 - ₹75,000.

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The distance between Gorakhpur and Tibet is 918 km. The road distance is 1178.2 km.

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It takes approximately 15h 11m to get from Gorakhpur to Tibet, including transfers.

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Yes, the driving distance between Gorakhpur to Tibet is 1178 km. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Gorakhpur to Tibet.

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There are 14+ hotels available in Tibet. Prices start at ¥72 per night.

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  • Distance: 917.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 11m

What companies run services between Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, India and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Gorakhpur to Tibet. However, you can take the train to Nautanwa, take the drive to Bhairawa airport, fly to Lhasa, take the walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Civil Mall, Kathmandu, take the taxi to Kathmandu airport, fly to Lhasa, take the walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Tibet.

Airlines
Himalaya
Website
himalaya-airlines.com
Flights from Bhairawa to Lhasa via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
12h 23m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
¥1300 - ¥2300
Flights from Kathmandu to Lhasa
Ave. Duration
1h 20m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
¥2100 - ¥3400
Flights from Bharatpur to Lhasa via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
¥3500 - ¥6000
Flights from Pokhara to Lhasa via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
2h 50m
When
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price
¥2500 - ¥4200
Flights from Simara to Lhasa via Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
16h 41m
When
Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
¥1700 - ¥2800
Train operators
Indian Railways

India’s national rail operator runs passenger and freight trains on both long-distance and suburban routes across the country, from slower multi-stop to faster and more comfortable services. It’s a practical and affordable way to explore the country. Advance ticket bookings usually open 120 days before the date of the journey for Indian nationals; 365 days for international travellers. You’ll be allocated a seat or berth when you book and choose your class of travel.

Contact Details
Phone
14646
Email
care@irctc.co.in
Website
indianrail.gov.in
Train from Gorakhpur to Nautanwa
Ave. Duration
2h 35m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
¥9 - ¥60
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
¥9 - ¥13
Third AC (3A)
¥30 - ¥45
Second AC (2A)
¥45 - ¥60
Train from Gorakhpur to Raxaul Jn
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥14 - ¥80
Website
https://www.irctc.co.in
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/indian-railways
Sleeper Class
¥14 - ¥19
Third AC (3A)
¥45 - ¥60
Second AC (2A)
¥60 - ¥80
Bus operators
Airports China
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
¥25
Schedules at
airports-china.com
Shubham Travels
Phone
02228916622
Email
shubhamtrv@gmail.com
Website
shubhamtravel.in
Bus from Gorakhpur to Civil Mall, Kathmandu
Ave. Duration
11h 15m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
¥345
Website
http://www.shubhambus.com/
Checi
Website
checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
Ave. Duration
15h
Frequency
Twice a week
Estimated price
¥261
Schedules at
checi.cn

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