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

The cheapest way to get from Lanzhou to Tibet is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥550 and takes 22h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lanzhou to Tibet is to bus and fly which takes 6h 4m and costs ¥900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Lanzhou and Tibet?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Lasa Bus Station station. Services depart once daily. The journey takes approximately 33h.

Is there a direct train between Lanzhou and Tibet?

No, there is no direct train from Lanzhou to Tibet. However, there are services departing from Lanzhou and arriving at Lhasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 32m.

How far is it from Lanzhou to Tibet?

The distance between Lanzhou and Tibet is 1563 km. The road distance is 2010.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Tibet without a car is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs ¥210 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Lanzhou to Tibet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Tibet bus from?

Lanzhou to Tibet bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lanzhou station.

Where do I catch the Lanzhou to Tibet train from?

Lanzhou to Tibet train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lanzhou station.

Train or bus from Lanzhou to Tibet?

The best way to get from Lanzhou to Tibet is to train which takes 22h 32m and costs ¥210 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥380 and takes 33h.

Where does the Lanzhou to Tibet bus arrive?

Lanzhou to Tibet bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lasa Bus Station.

Where does the Lanzhou to Tibet train arrive?

Lanzhou to Tibet train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Lanzhou to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Lanzhou to Tibet is 2011 km. It takes approximately 23h 52m to drive from Lanzhou to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tibet.

Lanzhou to Tibet - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lanzhou to Tibet by bus, plane, train, or car

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Bus, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Oriental Hotel to Lanzhou Airportbus
2. Fly from Lanzhou (LHW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane LHW - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 4m
¥923–4,277
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
22h 32m
¥216–524
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
33h
¥380
Drive 2,010.7 km
1. Drive from Lanzhou to Tibetcar 2,010.7 km
23h 52m
¥1,710–2,470

Lanzhou (LHW) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

¥856Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,563.1 km
Duration: 6h 4m

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

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lanzhou to Lhasa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–500 and the journey takes 22h 27m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥380 and the journey takes 33h.

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