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How to get fromShanghai to Rongbuk Monasteryby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Shanghai to Rongbuk Monastery by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Xigaze, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xigaze (DDR)plane plane SHA - DDR
    2. Take the taxi from Xigaze (DDR) to Rongbuk Monasterytaxi taxi
    15h 19m
    ¥1,384–4,454

  2. Train, bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shanghai station to Lhasatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Rongbuk Monasterycar car
    2d 17h
    ¥767–1,593

  3. Train, bus, drive via Deyang

    1. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Deyangtrain train
    2. Take the train from Deyang to Chengdu Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Rongbuk Monasterycar car
    2d 21h
    ¥1,718–2,286

  4. Drive 4,338.2 km

    1. Drive from Shanghai to Rongbuk Monasterycar car 4,338.2 km
    2d 5h
    ¥3,741–5,404

  5. Fly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Xigaze, taxi

    1. Fly from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Xigaze (DDR)plane plane PVG - DDR
    2. Take the taxi from Xigaze (DDR) to Rongbuk Monasterytaxi taxi
    14h 35m
    ¥1,384–4,204

  6. Fly Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane plane SHA - RKZ
    2. Drive from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Rongbuk Monasterycar car
    13h 33m
    ¥1,224–4,174

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Shanghai to Yinchuan Nanmen Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Yinchuan Nanmen Station to Lanzhoubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    5. Drive from Zhangmu to Rongbuk Monasterycar car
    3d 18h
    ¥1,514–1,720

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Xigaze (DDR) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket¥991Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,429.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Shanghai, China and Rongbuk Monastery, China?

There is no direct connection from Shanghai to Rongbuk Monastery. However, you can take the line 10 subway to Hongqiao Airport T1, walk to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) airport, fly to Xigaze (DDR), then take the taxi to Rongbuk Monastery. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shanghai station to Rongbuk Monastery via Lhasa, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, and Zhangmu in around 2d 17h.

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