What is the cheapest way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa?

The cheapest way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa is to train which costs ¥390 - ¥1100 and takes 42h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa?

The fastest way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa is to fly and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs ¥2100 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct bus from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa station. However, there are services departing from Hongshan and arriving at Lasa Bus Station via Urumqi, Pingliang West and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.

Is there a direct train between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Lhasa?

No, there is no direct train from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Lhasa via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 38m.

How far is it from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa?

The distance between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Lhasa is 1589 km. The road distance is 2594.4 km.

Where do I catch the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa bus from?

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, depart from Urumqi station.

Where do I catch the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa train from?

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Ürümqi station.

Train or bus from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa?

The best way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa is to train which takes 42h 38m and costs ¥390 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1133 and takes 2 days 22h.

Where does the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa bus arrive?

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa bus services, operated by Ctrip, arrive at Pingliang East station.

What is the time difference between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Lhasa?

Lhasa is 2h ahead of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. It is currently 1:38 PM in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and 3:38 PM in Lhasa.

Where does the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa train arrive?

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.

Can I drive from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa?

Yes, the driving distance between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa is 2594 km. It takes approximately 31h 51m to drive from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa.

Where can I stay near Lhasa?

There are 28+ hotels available in Lhasa.

Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa - 9 ways to travel via train

Q: How long does it take to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa?

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa, including transfers.

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There are 9 ways to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Lhasa by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi to Hami Airport, fly, bus
best
1. Take the taxi from Hami to Hami Airport (HMI)taxi
2. Fly from Hami Airport (HMI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane HMI - LXA
3. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
9h 7m
¥1,400–6,114
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
42h 38m
¥394–1,041
Bus
1. Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
2. Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
3. Take the bus from Lanzhou to Lasa Bus Stationbus
2d 22h
¥1,133
Drive 2,594.4 km
1. Drive from Ürümqi to Lhasacar 2,594.4 km
31h 51m
¥2,204–3,183
Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane URC - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
8h 33m
¥3,240–7,540
Fly from Korla, bus
1. Fly from Korla (KRL) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane KRL - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
9h 14m
¥1,549–4,254
Fly from Yining Airport, bus
1. Fly from Yining Airport (YIN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane YIN - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
8h 20m
¥2,149–5,553
Fly from Hotan Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hotan Airport (HTN) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA)plane HTN - LXA
2. Take the bus from Lhasa Airport to Lhasa Civil Aviation Bureaubus
13h 2m
¥1,846–7,550
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ürümqi South to Malantrain
2. Take the train from Malan to Chengdu Stationtrain
3. Take the bus from Chengdu to Lhasa Bus Stationbus
3d 4h
¥783–1,393

Hami Airport (HMI) to Lhasa Gonggar Airport (LXA) flights

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Distance: 1,589 km
Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China and Lhasa, China?

You can take a bus from Hongshan to Lhasa via Train station, Ürümqi South, Ürümqi, and Lanzhou in around 42h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hongshan to Lasa Bus Station via Changjiang Road, Urumqi, Pingliang West, Lanzhou, and Lanzhou in around 2d 22h.

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