There are 2 ways to get from Nepal to Tibet by plane, bus, or car
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Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nepal to Tibet is to drive which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 16h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nepal to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 5h 17m and costs ¥2400 - ¥4100.
The distance between Nepal and Tibet is 638 km. The road distance is 1117.7 km.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Nepal to Tibet, including transfers.
Tibet is 2h 15m ahead of Nepal. It is currently 2:28 PM in Nepal and 4:43 PM in Tibet.
Yes, the driving distance between Nepal to Tibet is 1118 km. It takes approximately 16h 41m to drive from Nepal to Tibet.
There are 24+ hotels available in Tibet.
What companies run services between Nepal and Tibet, China?
There is no direct connection from Nepal to Tibet. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau, then take the taxi to Lhasa. Alternatively, you can drive from Kathmandu to Lhasa in around 16h 41m.
- Website
- himalaya-airlines.com
Flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,300
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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