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

The cheapest way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet is to train which costs ¥410 - ¥1100 and takes 42h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet is to fly and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs ¥2100 - ¥6000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet 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 Tibet?

No, there is no direct train from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet. However, there are services departing from Ürümqi South and arriving at Lhasa via Ürümqi and Lanzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 43m.

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

The distance between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Tibet is 1592 km. The road distance is 2593.8 km.

How long does it take to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet?

It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet?

The best way to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet is to train which takes 42h 43m and costs ¥410 - ¥1100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1133 and takes 2 days 22h.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet?

Yes, the driving distance between Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet is 2594 km. It takes approximately 31h 50m to drive from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet.

Where can I stay near Tibet?

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There are 9 ways to get from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Tibet 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 10m
¥1,418–6,136
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ürümqi to Lanzhoutrain Ürümqi
2. Take the train from Lanzhou to Lhasatrain Shanghai / ...
42h 43m
¥416–1,068
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 2,593.8 km
1. Drive from Ürümqi to Tibetcar 2,593.8 km
31h 50m
¥2,204–3,184
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 36m
¥3,258–7,562
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 17m
¥1,567–4,276
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 23m
¥2,167–5,575
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 5m
¥1,864–7,572
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: 1,592.2 km
Duration: 9h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Hongshan to Tibet via Train station, Ürümqi South, Ürümqi, Lanzhou, and Lhasa in around 42h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hongshan to Tibet via Changjiang Road, Urumqi, Pingliang West, Lanzhou, Lanzhou, and Lasa Bus Station in around 2d 22h.

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