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

The cheapest way to get from Qinghai to Tibet is to train which costs ¥210 - ¥550 and takes 21h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Qinghai to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥700 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct bus between Qinghai and Tibet?

No, there is no direct bus from Qinghai to Tibet 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 Tibet?

No, there is no direct train from Qinghai to Tibet. However, there are services departing from Xining and arriving at Lhasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

How far is it from Qinghai to Tibet?

The distance between Qinghai and Tibet is 936 km. The road distance is 1792 km.

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

The best way to get from Qinghai to Tibet without a car is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs ¥210 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Qinghai to Tibet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Qinghai to Tibet bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Qinghai to Tibet train from?

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

Train or bus from Qinghai to Tibet?

The best way to get from Qinghai to Tibet is to train which takes 21h 41m and costs ¥210 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥360 - ¥364 and takes 30h 36m.

Where does the Qinghai to Tibet bus arrive?

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

Where does the Qinghai to Tibet train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Qinghai to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Qinghai to Tibet is 1792 km. It takes approximately 21h 24m to drive from Qinghai to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tibet.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Qinghai to Tibet 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 13m
¥704–3,652
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xining to Lhasatrain Xining / ...
21h 41m
¥212–511
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xining to Lasa Bus Stationbus
30h 36m
¥360–364
Drive 1,792 km
1. Drive from Xining to Tibetcar 1,792 km
21h 24m
¥1,524–2,201
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 36m
¥1,164–5,568
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 42m
¥1,201–5,616

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

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1h 40mAverage Duration

¥660Cheapest Price

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Distance: 936.4 km
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Qinghai, China and Tibet, 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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