There are 6 ways to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane XIY - LXA
- Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
4h 35m¥1,635–3,908Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xianyang Station to Lhasatrain Shanghai
31h¥245–675Bus
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
43h 26m¥633–659Drive 2,595 km
- Drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasacar 2,595 km
30h 8m¥2,199–3,176Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane XIY - LZY
- Take the train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasatrain
8h 27m¥1,269–5,688Fly to Shigatse Peace Airport, taxi, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane XIY - RKZ
- Take the taxi from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Shigatse Bus Stationtaxi
- Take the bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa Bus Stationbus
9h 28m¥859–3,263
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥700 and takes 31h.
The fastest way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 4h 35m and costs ¥1600 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Xi An Airport and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Xi'an and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi An Airport (XIY) station to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Xianyang Station and arriving at Lhasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h.
The distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) and Lhasa is 1837 km. The road distance is 2595 km.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa without a car is to train which takes 31h and costs ¥240 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa, including transfers.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Xi'an station.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xianyang Station.
The best way to get from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa is to train which takes 31h and costs ¥240 - ¥700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥630 - ¥660 and takes 43h 26m.
What companies run services between Xi An Airport (XIY), China and Lhasa, China?
China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xianyang Station to Lhasa once daily. Tickets cost ¥230–650 and the journey takes 29h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Xi An Airport to Lasa Bus Station via City West Bus Station, Xi'an, Gansu Lanzhou, and Lanzhou in around 43h 26m.
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,600
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Bangda
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,600
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–5,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–7,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport via Xiahe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,900
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Nyingchi Mainling Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–7,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Lhasa Gonggar Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–7,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Shigatse Peace Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,600
Train from Xianyang Station to Lhasa
- Hard Seat
- ¥230–340
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Nyingchi Station to Lhasa
- Hard Seat
- ¥65–100
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–130
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–280
Bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥380
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Shigatse Bus Station to Lasa Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥110–140
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 Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Gansu Lanzhou station.
Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa is 2595 km. It takes approximately 30h 8m to drive from Xi An Airport (XIY) to Lhasa.
There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.




