There are 7 ways to get from Vietnam to Lhasa by plane, bus, or train
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Fly from Noi Bai International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane HAN - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
10h 15m¥1,127–5,527Train via Nanning
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning East to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain
3d 17h¥1,146–3,337Fly from Cat Bi International Airport, bus
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane HPH - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
14h 19m¥1,728–5,528Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, bus
- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane SGN - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
11h 21m¥1,735–4,835Fly from Da Nang International Airport, bus
- Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane DAD - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
10h 53m¥1,628–7,028Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Liuzhoutrain
- Take the train from Liuzhou to Chongqing Westtrain
- Take the train from Chongqing West to Lhasatrain
3d 20h¥1,887–3,327Train via Guitang
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha to Lhasatrain
4d 9h¥1,889–3,181
Vietnam to Lhasa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vietnam to Lhasa is to train via Guitang which costs ¥1800 - ¥3200 and takes 4 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Vietnam to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 10h 15m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Vietnam to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Lhasa via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Nanning East and Chongqing West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 17h.
The distance between Vietnam and Lhasa is 1830 km.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Lhasa without a car is to train via Nanning which takes 3 days 17h and costs ¥1100 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Vietnam to Lhasa, including transfers.
Vietnam to Lhasa train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
Vietnam to Lhasa train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.
What companies run services between Vietnam and Lhasa, China?
You can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Lhasa via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Nanning East, and Chongqing West in around 3d 17h.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–7,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Noi Bai International Airport, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,500
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–8,000
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–5,500
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Noi Bai International Airport, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,500
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–8,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming, Deqen
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming, Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–8,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–7,000
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–7,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Noi Bai International Airport, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,500
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–8,000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–5,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,500
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun, Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–6,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,500
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Lijiang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–6,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Macau, Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–7,500
- Website
- westair.cn
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–6,500
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥420–600
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Liuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,200
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Nanning East to Chongqing West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥310–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥310–430
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
Train from Liuzhou to Chongqing West
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥280–700
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥280–390
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥470–700
Train from Nanning East to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥460–500
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Liuzhou to Chongqing West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥400–450
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥650–750
- Business Class Seat
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Chongqing West to Lhasa
- Hard Seat
- ¥250–370
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–700
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Chongqing West to Lhasa
- Hard Seat
- ¥250–370
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥550–700
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Changsha to Lhasa
- Hard Seat
- ¥330–480
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥750–950
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥1,000–1,500
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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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