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How to get fromMelbourne to Tibetby plane, bus, or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Melbourne to Tibet by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane MEL - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    20h 7m
    ¥3,174–10,178

  2. Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane MEL - LZY
    2. Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain train
    23h 1m
    ¥3,568–11,353

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration18h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,078Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,405.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 7m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Tibet. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY), take the taxi to Nyingchi Station, take the train to Lhasa, then take the taxi to Tibet.

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