What is the cheapest way to get from Kunming to Tibet?

The cheapest way to get from Kunming to Tibet is to train and bus which costs ¥750 - ¥900 and takes 31h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kunming to Tibet?

The fastest way to get from Kunming to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 6h 2m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3800.

How far is it from Kunming to Tibet?

The distance between Kunming and Tibet is 1365 km. The road distance is 2121.1 km.

How do I travel from Kunming to Tibet without a car?

The best way to get from Kunming to Tibet without a car is to train and bus which takes 31h 47m and costs ¥750 - ¥900.

How long does it take to get from Kunming to Tibet?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Kunming to Tibet, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kunming to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Kunming to Tibet is 2121 km. It takes approximately 26h 52m to drive from Kunming to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tibet.

Kunming to Tibet - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kunming to Tibet by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane KMG - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 2m
¥1,651–3,759
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kunming to Lijiangtrain
2. Take the train from Lijiang to Shangri-Latrain
3. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
31h 47m
¥781–866
Drive 2,121.1 km
1. Drive from Kunming to Tibetcar 2,121.1 km
26h 52m
¥1,804–2,605

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

52Weekly Planes

3h 51mAverage Duration

¥832Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,365.3 km
Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Kunming, China and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Kunming to Tibet. However, you can take the line 3 subway to East Bus Station, take the line 6 subway to Airport Center, walk to Kunming-Airport-KMG 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 a train from Kunming to Tibet via Lijiang, Shangri-La, Shangri-La County, and Lasa North Suburb Coach Station in around 31h 47m.

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