There are 9 ways to get from Manali to Tibet by plane, car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive
best- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane MAA - IXB
- Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Tibetcar
14h 24m¥1,204–2,056Train, bus, drive via Unnāo
cheapest- Take the train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jntrain
- Take the train from Unnao Jn to Lucknowtrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
- Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3d 11h¥1,013–2,133Train, drive, bus
- Take the train from Perambur to Patliputratrain
- Take the train from Patliputra to Raxaul Jntrain
- Drive from Raxaul Jn to Khokana Dobatocar
- Drive from Narayan Gopal Chowk to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3d 9h¥1,164–2,356Drive 2,746 km
- Drive from Manali to Tibetcar 2,746 km
40h 24m¥2,320–3,351Fly to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, drive
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)plane MAA - GAU
- Drive from Gauhati-Airport-GAU to Tibetcar
17h 45m¥1,154–2,006Fly to Saidpur Airport, drive
- Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Saidpur Airport (SPD)plane MAA - SPD
- Drive from Saidpur Airport (SPD) to Tibetcar
19h 27m¥1,454–3,306Bus, drive
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the bus from Chennai, Tamil Nadu to Hyderabad, Telanganabus
- Take the bus from Hyderabad, Telangana to Lucknow, Uttar Pradeshbus
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
- Drive from Kathmandu to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3d 19hTrain, bus, drive
- Take the train from Perambur to Lucknowtrain
- Take the bus from Lucknow to Kathmandubus
- Drive from Dhulikhel to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
3d 19h¥1,059–2,102Bus, train, drive
- Take the bus from M.F.L. to Central Stationbus 28A
- Take the train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguritrain
- Take the bus from Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus to Kathmandubus
- Drive from Budhanilkantha to Zhangmucar
- Take the bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminalbus
4d¥1,045–2,205
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manali to Tibet is to train and bus and drive via Unnāo which costs ¥1000 - ¥2200 and takes 3 days 11h.
The fastest way to get from Manali to Tibet is to fly and drive which takes 14h 24m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2100.
The distance between Manali and Tibet is 2453 km. The road distance is 2746 km.
It takes approximately 14h 24m to get from Manali to Tibet, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Manali to Tibet is 2746 km. It takes approximately 40h 24m to drive from Manali to Tibet.
There are 25+ hotels available in Tibet.
What companies run services between Manali, Tamil Nādu, India and Tibet, China?
There is no direct connection from Manali to Tibet. However, you can take the line 595 bus to I.T.C., walk to Wimco Nagar Metro, take the subway to Airport, walk to Chennai International Airport (MAA) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Tibet. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manali to Tibet via Perambur, Patliputra, Raxaul Jn, Khokana Dobato, Jawalakhel, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Zhangmu, and Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal in around 3d 9h.
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Bagdogra Airport via Delhi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,500
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,000
Flights from Chennai International Airport to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport via Kolkata
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,000
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Perambur to Patliputra
- Ave. Duration
- 38h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥65–550
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥65–80
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥160–210
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥240–300
- First Class (1A)
- ¥400–550
Train from Patliputra to Raxaul Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥13–100
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥13–16
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥35–45
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥45–60
- First Class (1A)
- ¥80–100
Train from Chennai Central to Unnao Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥55–450
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥55–70
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥140–190
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥210–260
- First Class (1A)
- ¥350–450
Train from Unnao Jn to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8–70
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥8–11
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥25–35
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥30–45
- First Class (1A)
- ¥50–70
Train from Perambur to Lucknow
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥60–490
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥60–80
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥160–200
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥230–290
- First Class (1A)
- ¥380–490
Train from Chennai Central to New Jalpaiguri
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥65–500
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ¥65–80
- Third AC (3A)
- ¥160–210
- Second AC (2A)
- ¥230–290
- First Class (1A)
- ¥390–500
- Website
- checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥170–270
- Schedules at
- checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥170–270
- Schedules at
- checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥170–270
- Schedules at
- checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥170–270
- Schedules at
- checi.cn
Bus from Zhangmu to Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥170–270
- Schedules at
- checi.cn
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