There are 5 ways to get from Kathmandu to Shannan by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport, bus, train
best- Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane KTM - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain
7h 43m¥2,465–4,137Drive 1,171.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kathmandu to Shannancar 1,171.3 km
17h 13m¥999–1,443Drive, bus
- Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Lasa West Suburb Coach Station to Lhokabus
37h 35m¥1,003–1,454Taxi to Simara Airport, fly, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi
- Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane SIF - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain
22h 16m¥1,672–7,322Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
- Take the train from Lhasa to Shannantrain
34h 31m¥1,029–1,520
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kathmandu to Shannan is to drive which costs ¥1000 - ¥1500 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kathmandu to Shannan is to fly and bus and train which takes 7h 43m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4200.
The distance between Kathmandu and Shannan is 769 km. The road distance is 1171.3 km.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Kathmandu to Shannan, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kathmandu to Shannan is 1171 km. It takes approximately 17h 13m to drive from Kathmandu to Shannan.
There are four+ hotels available in Shannan.
What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Shannan, China?
There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Shannan. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, take the taxi to Lhasa, then take the train to Shannan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Lhoka via Zhangmu, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Lasa West Suburb Coach Station in around 37h 35m.
- Website
- himalaya-airlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,300
Flights from Simara Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tribhuvan International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–6,500
Train from Lhasa to Shannan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
Train from Lhasa to Shannan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
Train from Lhasa to Shannan
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥45–80
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥120–180
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
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Lasa West Suburb Coach Station to Lhoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥31
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
Impala Travel Service
- Phone
- +977 1-4701549
- Website
- impala.com.np
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.