What is the cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa is to train and bus which costs ¥1900 - ¥3800 and takes 6 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 17h 33m and costs ¥3700 - ¥11000.

How far is it from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa?

The distance between Saint Petersburg and Lhasa is 5678 km. The road distance is 7622.8 km.

How do I travel from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa without a car?

The best way to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa without a car is to train and bus which takes 6 days 2h and costs ¥1900 - ¥3800.

How long does it take to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 17h 33m to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Saint Petersburg and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 5h ahead of Saint Petersburg. It is currently 8:53 AM in Saint Petersburg and 1:53 PM in Lhasa.

Can I drive from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint Petersburg to Lhasa is 7623 km. It takes approximately 3 days 23h to drive from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Saint Petersburg to Lhasa - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane LED - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
17h 33m
¥3,734–11,039
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ladozhsky Railway Terminal to Kamensk-Uralskiitrain
2. Take the train from Kamensk-Uralskii to Karaganda Passtrain
3. Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus
4. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain
5. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain
6d 2h
¥1,981–3,713
Drive 7,622.8 km
1. Drive from Saint Petersburg to Lhasacar 7,622.8 km
3d 23h
¥6,477–9,355

Pulkovo Airport (LED) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

13Weekly Planes

14h 35mAverage Duration

¥3,725Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,678.2 km
Duration: 17h 33m

What companies run services between Saint Petersburg, Russia and Lhasa, China?

There is no direct connection from Saint Petersburg to Lhasa. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Moskovskaya, walk to Ст. Метро "Московская", take the line 39 bus to Аэропорт "Пулково 1", Посадки Нет, walk to Pulkovo Airport (LED) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), walk to Lhasa Airport, then take the bus to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Spasskaya to Lhasa via Ladozhskaya, Ladozhsky Railway Terminal, Kamensk-Uralskii, Karaganda Pass, Karagandy Bus station, Ürümqi, Ürümqi, and Lanzhou in around 6d 2h.

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