Rome2Rio

How to get fromShangri-La to Tawangby plane, car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Tawang

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Shangri-La to Tawang by plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane DIG - LXA
    2. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Tawangcar car
    8h 31m
    ₹31,915–66,990

  2. Bus, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Narayan Gopal Chowkcar car
    4. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    5. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Guwahatitrain train
    6. Take the bus from ISBT Guwahati to Tawangbus bus
    4d 1h
    ₹16,585–24,305

  3. Drive 1,689.3 km

    1. Drive from Shangri-La to Tawangcar car 1,689.3 km
    24h 53m
    ₹20,332–29,368

  4. Train to Lijiang Sanyi Airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Shangri-La to Lijiangtrain train
    2. Fly from Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane plane LJG - LXA
    3. Drive from Lhasa-Airport-LXA to Tawangcar car
    11h 43m
    ₹52,840–68,189

  5. Fly Diqing Shangri-La Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane plane DIG - LZY
    2. Drive from Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) to Tawangcar car
    18h 43m
    ₹57,415–151,490

  6. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Narayan Gopal Chowkcar car
    4. Take the bus from Kathmandu to Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminusbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Siliguri, West Bengal to Guwahati, Assambus bus
    6. Take the bus from Guwahati, Assam to Tawang, Arunachal Pradeshbus bus
    4d 2h

  7. Bus, drive, train via Kakarbhitta

    1. Take the bus from Shangri-La County to Lasa North Suburb Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal to Zhangmubus bus
    3. Drive from Zhangmu to Jorpaticar car
    4. Take the bus from Jorpati to Kakadvittabus bus
    5. Take the train from Siliguri Jn to Guwahatitrain train
    6. Take the bus from ISBT Guwahati to Tawangbus bus
    4d 3h
    ₹17,833–24,003

Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket₹19,373Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shangri-La to Tawang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,252.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Shangri-La, China and Tawang, India?

There is no direct connection from Shangri-La to Tawang. However, you can take the taxi to Diqing Shangri-La Airport (DIG) airport, fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA), then drive to Tawang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shangri-La County to Tawang via Lasa North Suburb Coach Station, Lhasa Beijiao Passenger Transport Terminal, Zhangmu, Narayan Gopal Chowk, Gongabu Buspark, Kathmandu, Siliguri Tenzing Norgay Bus Terminus, Siliguri Jn, Guwahati, and ISBT Guwahati in around 4d 1h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games, How to get from Stansted Airport into central London, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.