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How to get fromPenang to Tibetby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Tibet by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane PEN - LXA
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus bus
    10h 23m
    ¥1,909–7,410

  2. Bus, train via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit 2 Bus Terminal to Morning Marketbus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    3d 14h
    ¥1,620–3,649

  3. Drive  3,935 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Tibetcar car 3,935 km
    2d 9h
    ¥3,308–4,777

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from George Town Transfer to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Nong Khaibus bus
    3. Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    3d 17h
    ¥2,020–3,161

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Chiang Rai Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai Town Transfer to Luang Prabang stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Chongqing West Stationtrain train
    6. Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain train
    3d 18h
    ¥1,923–3,295

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration10h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,865Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,906.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 23m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tibet, China?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Tibet. However, you can 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 a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Tibet via Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, Morning Market, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Chongqing West, and Lhasa in around 3d 14h.

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