What is the cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Tibet?

The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Tibet is to train which costs ¥250 - ¥700 and takes 31h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xi'an to Tibet?

The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Tibet is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Xi'an and Tibet?

No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Tibet station. However, there are services departing from CityOn Shopping Center and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Xi An Airport, Xi'an and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Xi'an and Tibet?

No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Tibet. However, there are services departing from Xi'an and arriving at Lhasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 16m.

How far is it from Xi'an to Tibet?

The distance between Xi'an and Tibet is 1494 km. The road distance is 2614.1 km.

How do I travel from Xi'an to Tibet without a car?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Tibet without a car is to train which takes 31h 16m and costs ¥250 - ¥700.

How long does it take to get from Xi'an to Tibet?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Xi'an to Tibet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Tibet bus from?

Xi'an to Tibet bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Xi'an station.

Where do I catch the Xi'an to Tibet train from?

Xi'an to Tibet train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an station.

Train, bus or fly from Xi'an to Tibet?

The best way to get from Xi'an to Tibet is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥1100 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥250 - ¥700 and takes 31h 16m, you could also bus, which costs ¥650 - ¥710 and takes 44h 50m.

Where does the Xi'an to Tibet bus arrive?

Xi'an to Tibet bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Gansu Lanzhou station.

Where does the Xi'an to Tibet train arrive?

Xi'an to Tibet train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lhasa station.

Can I drive from Xi'an to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Tibet is 2614 km. It takes approximately 30h 21m to drive from Xi'an to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

There are 28+ hotels available in Tibet.

Xi'an to Tibet - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Tibet by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Nyingchi Mainling Airport
best
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY)plane XIY - LZY
4h 34m
¥1,151–5,576
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Xi'an to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
31h 16m
¥256–681
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain Beijing-Chengdu 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
38h 59m
¥635–1,311
Drive 2,614.1 km
1. Drive from Xi'an to Lhasacar 2,614.1 km
30h 21m
¥2,221–3,209
Fly to Lhasa Gonggar Airport, bus
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane XIY - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
6h 40m
¥1,668–3,991
Fly to Shigatse Peace Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ)plane XIY - RKZ
2. Take the taxi from Shigatse Peace Airport (RKZ) to Namlingtaxi
6h 18m
¥837–3,336
Bus
1. Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
2. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
44h 50m
¥658–704

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) flights

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2h 42mAverage Duration

¥1,095Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,494.3 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Tibet, China?

Tibet Airlines Corporation and Sichuan Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Nyingchi Mainling Airport (LZY) twice daily. Alternatively, China Railways Z-Class operates a train from Xi'an to Lhasa twice daily. Tickets cost ¥230–650 and the journey takes 29h 38m.

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