There are 4 ways to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly, bus
best- Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DIG - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 7m¥1,954–4,060Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus
24h¥551Train
- Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain
- Take the train from Lijiang to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain
46h 45m¥796–1,365Drive 1,520.3 km
- Drive from Shangri-La to Lhasacar 1,520.3 km
20h 43m¥1,285–1,856
Shangri-La to Lhasa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa is to bus which costs ¥551 and takes 24h.
The fastest way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥1900 - ¥4100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shangri-La County and arriving at Lasa North Suburb Coach Station station. Services depart three times a week. The journey takes approximately 24h.
No, there is no direct train from Shangri-La to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Shangri-La and arriving at Lhasa via Lijiang, Kunming and Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 45m.
The distance between Shangri-La and Lhasa is 938 km. The road distance is 1520.3 km.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa without a car is to bus which takes 24h and costs ¥551.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa, including transfers.
Shangri-La to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Shangri-La County station.
Shangri-La to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Shangri-La station.
The best way to get from Shangri-La to Lhasa is to bus which takes 24h and costs ¥551. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥750 - ¥1400 and takes 46h 45m.
What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Lhasa, China?
Qichezhan operates a bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost ¥551 and the journey takes 24h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shangri-La to Lhasa via Lijiang, Kunming, and Chongqing West in around 46h 45m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,000
Train from Shangri-La to Lijiang
- Adult - second class
- ¥45–65
Train from Lijiang to Kunming
- Adult - second class
- ¥140–200
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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Booking & Getting There
Shangri-La to Lhasa bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Lasa North Suburb Coach Station.
Shangri-La to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Lijiang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shangri-La to Lhasa is 1520 km. It takes approximately 20h 43m to drive from Shangri-La to Lhasa.
There are 25+ hotels available in Lhasa.