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

The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Qinghai is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥480 and takes 20h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Qinghai is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥750 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Lhasa and Qinghai?

No, there is no direct bus from Lhasa station to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Lasa Bus Station and arriving at Xining via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Lhasa and Qinghai?

No, there is no direct train from Lhasa to Qinghai. However, there are services departing from Lhasa and arriving at Xining via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 47m.

How far is it from Lhasa to Qinghai?

The distance between Lhasa and Qinghai is 931 km. The road distance is 1794.5 km.

How do I travel from Lhasa to Qinghai without a car?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Qinghai without a car is to train which takes 20h 47m and costs ¥190 - ¥480.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Lhasa to Qinghai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Qinghai bus from?

Lhasa to Qinghai bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Lasa Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lhasa to Qinghai train from?

Lhasa to Qinghai train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Lhasa station.

Train or bus from Lhasa to Qinghai?

The best way to get from Lhasa to Qinghai is to train which takes 20h 47m and costs ¥190 - ¥480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥360 - ¥364 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Lhasa to Qinghai bus arrive?

Lhasa to Qinghai bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Xining station.

Where does the Lhasa to Qinghai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lhasa to Qinghai?

Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Qinghai is 1794 km. It takes approximately 21h 32m to drive from Lhasa to Qinghai.

Where can I stay near Qinghai?

There are 29+ hotels available in Qinghai.

Lhasa to Qinghai - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lhasa to Qinghai by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, fly to Golmud Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Golmud Airport (GOQ)plane LXA - GOQ
2h 13m
¥786–3,860
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lhasa to Xiningtrain Lhasa
20h 47m
¥199–476
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xiningbus
30h 36m
¥360–364
Drive 1,794.5 km
1. Drive from Lhasa to Xiningcar 1,794.5 km
21h 32m
¥1,526–2,204
Taxi, fly to Xining
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Xining (XNN)plane LXA - XNN
3h 55m
¥1,107–5,081
Taxi, fly to Yushu
1. Take the taxi from Lhasa to Lhasa-Airport-LXAtaxi
2. Fly from Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Yushu (YUS)plane LXA - YUS
5h 12m
¥1,291–5,730

Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) to Golmud Airport (GOQ) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

¥665Cheapest Price

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Distance: 931 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Lhasa, China and Qinghai, China?

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Lhasa to Xining every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 20h 41m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Lasa Bus Station to Xining twice daily. Tickets cost ¥340 and the journey takes 30h 30m.

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