There are 2 ways to get from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery is to bus and drive which costs ¥390 - ¥600 and takes 19h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery is to drive which takes 7h 30m and costs ¥490 - ¥750.
The distance between Lhasa and Rongbuk Monastery is 985 km. The road distance is 580.7 km.
It takes approximately 19h 23m to get from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery is 581 km. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery.
What companies run services between Lhasa, China and Rongbuk Monastery, China?
There is no direct connection from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Zhangmu then drive to Rongbuk Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Lhasa to Rongbuk Monastery in around 7h 30m.
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