For centuries, Tibet was isolated from the outside world due to the extreme climate, remote location, and poor transportation. Except for some bold adventurers and explorers, few people travel to Tibet. However, as the finish of the Qinghai-Tibet railway in 2006, Tibet has started a new chapter. Travelers from all directions take train to Lhasa for the breathtaking scenery along the way. The Qinghai-Tibet railway winds through mountains, glaciers, shimmering salt lakes and charming villages, taking all travelers to a gorgeous world.
Currently, there are a total of seven cities available to take train to Lhasa. The post below offers the Tibet train schedule and fare. Keep reading to get the details.
Information of the Beijing to Lhasa train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T27
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Beijing
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Lhasa
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20:00 PM
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15:40 PM+2
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4064km
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46h32m
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Schedule & Price
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Daily departure
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Seat: 360 RMB (US$59) Hard sleeper: 742 RMB (US$122) Soft sleeper: 1186RMB (US$195) |
Information of the Lhasa to Beijing train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T28
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Lhasa
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Beijing
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13:48 PM
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08:19 AM+2
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4064km
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47h04m
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Schedule & Price
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Daily departure
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Seat: 360 RMB (US$59) Hard sleeper: 742 RMB (US$122) Soft sleeper: 1186RMB (US$195) |
Information of the Shanghai to Lhasa train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T164/5
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Shanghai
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Lhasa
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19:36 PM
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20:15 PM+2
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4373km
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48h52m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 402.5 RMB (US$66) Hard sleeper: 817.5 RMB (US134) Soft sleeper: 1,310.5 RMB (US$215) |
Information of the Lhasa to Shanghai train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T166/3
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Lhasa
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Shanghai
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11:30 AM
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11:25 AM+2
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4373km
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48h58m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 402.5 RMB (US$66) Hard sleeper: 817.5 RMB (US134) Soft sleeper: 1,310.5 RMB (US$215) |
Information of the Guangzhou to Lhasa train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T264/5
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Guangzhou
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Lhasa
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12:19 PM
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19:20 PM+2
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4980km
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54h57m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 447 RMB (US$74) Hard sleeper: 892 RMB (US147) Soft sleeper: 1526 RMB (US$251) |
Information of the Lhasa to Guangzhou train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T266/3
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Lhasa
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Guangzhou
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12:48 AM
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18:58 AM+2
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4980km
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56h10m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 447 RMB (US$74) Hard sleeper: 892 RMB (US147) Soft sleeper: 1526 RMB (US$251) |
Information of the Chongqing to Lhasa train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T222/3
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Chongqing
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Lhasa
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19:37 PM
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16:35 PM+2
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3654km
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45h39m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 352 RMB (US$58) Hard sleeper: 730 RMB (US120) Soft sleeper: 1165 RMB (US$191) |
Information of the Lhasa to Chongqing train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Distance
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Duration
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T224/1
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Lhasa
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Chongqing
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10:00 AM
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09:30 AM+2
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3654km
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46h32m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 352 RMB (US$58) Hard sleeper: 730 RMB (US120) Soft sleeper: 1165 RMB (US$191) |
Information of the Chengdu to Lhasa train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T22/3
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Chengdu
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Lhasa
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20:55 PM
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16:35 PM+2
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3360km
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42h55m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct Even days departure: Jan / Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec |
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Seat: 328 RMB (US$54) Hard sleeper: 689 RMB (US113) Soft sleeper: 1101 RMB (US$181) |
Information of the Lhasa to Chengdu train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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T24/1
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Lhasa
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Chengdu
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10:00 AM
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08:13 AM+2
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3360km
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44h42m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct Even days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec |
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Seat: 328 RMB (US$54) Hard sleeper: 689 RMB (US113) Soft sleeper: 1101 RMB (US$181) |
The Qinghai-Tibet railway starts at Xining and stops at Lhasa. It's the highest altitude railway in the world. Check the schedule and price information of the Xining to Lhasa train.
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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K9801
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Xining
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Lhasa
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15:04 PM
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14:35 PM+1
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1972km
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24h10m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 217 RMB (US$36) Hard sleeper: 497 RMB (US82) Soft sleeper: 794 RMB (US$131) |
Information of the Lhasa to Xining train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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K9802
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Lhasa
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Xining
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08:20 AM
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07:26 AM+1
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1972km
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23h40m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 217 RMB (US$36) Hard sleeper: 497 RMB (US82) Soft sleeper: 794 RMB (US$131) |
Information of the Lanzhou to Lhasa train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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K917
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Lanzhou
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Lhasa
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12:15 PM
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15:05 PM+1
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2188km
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26h50m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 240 RMB (US$40) Hard sleeper: 535 RMB (US88) Soft sleeper: 852 RMB (US$140) |
Information of the Lhasa to Lanzhou train:
Train No.
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From
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To
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Dep. time
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Arri. time
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Distance
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Duration
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K918
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Lhasa
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Lanzhou
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08:00 AM
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10:18 AM+1
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2188km
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26h18m
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Schedule & Price
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Odd days departure: Jan /Apr / May / Aug / Nov / Dec Even days departure: Feb / Mar / Jun / Jul / Sep / Oct |
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Seat: 240 RMB (US$40) Hard sleeper: 535 RMB (US88) Soft sleeper: 852 RMB (US$140) |
The questions raised by our past customers can help you get a more clear picture about tours to Tibet, read them or tell us your own questions via the form on the right side, our specialists will reply you within 24 hours.
Hi, I plan to arrive in Lhasa on the 9th of March in 2020 by train and would like to do a 4 day tour. Unfortunately there are no tours scheduled between January and April, will there be tours added or are there not any planned?
Kind regards
Julian Franz
Hello Mr. Ju***,
Thanks very much for your inquiry. We currently have no group tour in February and March, if you would like to travel Tibet in these months, we are able to arrange a private tour for you. While there are several confirmed departure date for the group tour in January and April, if your time is flexible, you may consider joining a group tour in April. I will send detailed itinerary to your email, please check it. Warm regards.
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