What is the cheapest way to get from Qinghai to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Qinghai to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥490 and takes 21h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Qinghai to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Qinghai to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥650 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct bus between Qinghai and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Qinghai to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Qinghai and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Qinghai to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Lhasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.

How far is it from Qinghai to Lhasa?

The distance between Qinghai and Lhasa is 933 km. The road distance is 1792.6 km.

How do I travel from Qinghai to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Qinghai to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 21h 36m and costs ¥190 - ¥490.

How long does it take to get from Qinghai to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Qinghai to Lhasa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Qinghai to Lhasa bus from?

Qinghai to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Xining station.

Where do I catch the Qinghai to Lhasa train from?

Qinghai to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xining station.

Train or bus from Qinghai to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Qinghai to Lhasa is to train which takes 21h 36m and costs ¥190 - ¥490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥360 - ¥364 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Qinghai to Lhasa bus arrive?

Qinghai to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lasa Bus Station.

Where does the Qinghai to Lhasa train arrive?

Qinghai to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Qinghai to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Qinghai to Lhasa is 1793 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Qinghai to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Qinghai to Lhasa - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Qinghai to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly from Golmud Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane GOQ - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
3h 10m
¥686–3,630
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain Xining / ...
21h 36m
¥190–484
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Stationbus
30h 36m
¥360–364
Drive 1,792.6 km
1. Drive from Xining to Lhasacar 1,792.6 km
21h 24m
¥1,524–2,202
Fly from Xining, bus
1. Fly from Xining (XNN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane XNN - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
5h 33m
¥1,146–5,546
Fly from Yushu, bus
1. Fly from Yushu (YUS) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane YUS - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 39m
¥1,183–5,594

Golmud Airport (GOQ) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

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1h 40mAverage Duration

¥660Cheapest Price

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Distance: 933.2 km
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Qinghai, China and Lhasa, China?

China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xining to Lhasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–460 and the journey takes 21h 30m. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost ¥340 and the journey takes 30h 30m.

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