What is the cheapest way to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa is to drive which costs ¥500 - ¥800 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa is to drive which takes 8h 46m and costs ¥500 - ¥800.

How far is it from Kālimpong to Lhasa?

The distance between Kālimpong and Lhasa is 578 km. The road distance is 620.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 19h 43m to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kālimpong and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h 30m ahead of Kālimpong. It is currently 4:15 AM in Kālimpong and 6:45 AM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Kālimpong to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kālimpong to Lhasa is 620 km. It takes approximately 8h 46m to drive from Kālimpong to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Kālimpong to Lhasa - 6 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kālimpong to Lhasa by car, plane, or bus

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Drive to Bhadrapur Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP)car
2. Fly from Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane BDP - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
19h 43m
¥919–4,560
Drive 620.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Lhasacar 620.5 km
8h 46m
¥528–762
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Melli to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
46h 6m
¥569–992
Drive to Biratnagar Airport, fly, bus
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Biratnagar Airport (BIR)car
2. Fly from Biratnagar Airport (BIR) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane BIR - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
18h 8m
¥847–3,874
Drive to Rajbiraj, fly, bus
1. Drive from Kālimpong to Rajbiraj (RJB)car
2. Fly from Rajbiraj (RJB) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane RJB - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
26h 40m
¥845–3,843
Bus, drive via Kathmandu
1. Take the bus from Melli to Siliguri - SNT Bus Standbus
2. Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
3. Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar
4. Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
46h 56m
¥569–992

Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

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17h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 577.7 km
Duration: 19h 43m

What companies run services between Kālimpong, India and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Kālimpong to Lhasa. However, you can drive to Bhadrapur Airport (BDP) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melli to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal via Siliguri - SNT Bus Stand, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Kathmandu, Gongabu Buspark, Narayan Gopal Chowk, and Zhangmu in around 46h 6m.

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