Tibet Trains: Schedule and Tickets to Lhasa
There are altogether 8 trains to Lhasa running along the Tibet Railway from major large cities, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lanzhou, Xi'an and Xining. In addition to these, passengers can get onboard/ off in Amdo, Baoji, Bengbu, Changsha, Damxung, Delhi, Golmud, Nagqu, Nanjing, Shijiazhuang, Taiyuan, Wuchang, Wuxi, and Zhengzhou.
Tibet train tickets can be bought at any railway stations, online or through phone, or to save time and trouble, from a professional and reliable booking agency like TravelChinaGuide.com. Please be advised that overseas passengers, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan passengers, need to present their valid ID certificates like a passport and a Tibet Travel Permit to obtain the ticket. During peak travel seasons like summer holiday, these tickets cannot be changed or refunded online and passengers need to handle the change or refund in person at railway stations.
Read more: How to Buy China Train Tickets, Refund and Change a Ticket
Note: "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
Tibet train tickets can be bought at any railway stations, online or through phone, or to save time and trouble, from a professional and reliable booking agency like TravelChinaGuide.com. Please be advised that overseas passengers, including Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan passengers, need to present their valid ID certificates like a passport and a Tibet Travel Permit to obtain the ticket. During peak travel seasons like summer holiday, these tickets cannot be changed or refunded online and passengers need to handle the change or refund in person at railway stations.
Read more: How to Buy China Train Tickets, Refund and Change a TicketNote: "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
Beijing-Lhasa
(Last update on Jan. 18, 2023)
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z21 | 19:55 | 12:29++ | 40h34m | 1,189 | 763 |
Although the travel time is as long as about 40.5 hours, passengers can leisurely enjoy the scenery along the Lhasa railway. Also, it gives you a chance to gradually adopt to the plateau climate. The stopovers along the way include Shijiazhuang North, Taiyuan, Zhongwei, Lanzhou, Xining, Delhi, Golmud, and Nakchu.
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z164 | 20:02 | 18:46++ | 46h44m | 1,310.5 | 841.5 |
Along the way, it will stop in Wuxi, Nanjing, Bengbu, Xuzhou, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud, and Nakchu. The total running length is 2,717 miles (4,373 kilometers).
Xi'an-Lhasa
(Last update on Jan. 18, 2023)
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z265 | 09:54 | 16:56+ | 31h02m | 1,014.5 | 647.5 |
| Z165 | 11:20 | 18:46+ | 31h26m | 1,005.5 | |
They two start from Guangzhou (Z265) and Shanghai (Z165) respectively and Xi'an is just an intermediate station stopping for 10 minutes. Passengers should move quickly to get on/off. Along the rest of the route, they also stop in Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud, and Nakchu.
Guangzhou-Lhasa
(Last update on Jan. 18, 2023)
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z265 | 10:32 | 16:56++ | 54h24m | 1,513 | 919 |
It will stop intermediately in Chenzhou, Changsha, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Xining, Delhi, Golmud, and Nakchu.
(Last update on Jan. 18, 2023)| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z322 | 21:08 | 10:24++ | 37h16m | 1,034.5 | 663.5 |
Z322 is available every other day. Along the way, it will make short stops at Guangyuan, Baoji, Lanzhou, Xining, Golmud, and Nakchu.
Chongqing-Lhasa
(Last update on Jan. 18, 2023)
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z223 | 22:03 | 10:24++ | 36h21m | 1,034.5 | 663.5 |
Z223 is also available every other day. The stopovers along the way include Nanchong North, Guangyuan, Baoji, Lanzhou, Xining, Delhi, Golmud, and Nakchu.
Lanzhou-Lhasa
(Last update on Jan. 18, 2023)
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z323 | 09:23 | 10:24+ | 25h01m | 868 | 550 |
| Z21 | 12:31 | 12:29+ | 23h58m | 868 | |
| Z265 | 16:58 | 16:56+ | 23h58m | 852 | |
| Z165 | 18:35 | 18:46+ | 24h11m | 852 | |
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Price (CNY) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | ||||
| Z323 | 12:20 | 10:24+ | 22h4m | 826 | 521 |
| Z21 | 15:20 | 12:29+ | 21h9m | 826 | |
| Z265 | 19:43 | 16:56+ | 21h13m | 826 | |
| Z165 | 21:23 | 18:46+ | 21h23m | 808 | |
Further Reading:
Tibet Train Schedule and Ticket from Lhasa
- Last updated on Jan. 18, 2023 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Tibet Trains: Schedule and Tickets to Lhasa
Asked by Raju from INDONESIA | Mar. 12, 2019 06:39
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Replywhere can I apply for the Tibet/Lhasa entry permit card?
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Answered by Olina from UNITED KINGDOM | Mar. 12, 2019 23:21
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00ReplyI think you cannot do it by your own. You need to find a travel agent to do it for you as international travelers are request to travel as a group tour in Tibet.
Asked by Alex M. from MACAO | Jul. 26, 2017 13:20Reply
ReplyPassenger Health Registration Card Lhasa Railway
Hy. So, I've been thinking on going to Lhasa from Guangzhou by train, but recently I have read about a Passenger Health Registration Card, where I have to sign to say that I am healthy due to the lack of oxigen. If I have asma, would that affect me? Thank You.
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Answered by Sandra | Jul. 27, 2017 22:4410Reply
10ReplyI did not read about a health registration card have to be offered to enter Tibet. The travel permit to enter Tibet is a must. But due to the high altitude, it would be better to ask a doctor first to see if your health can fit the condition there.
Asked by Nath from MEXICO | Oct. 13, 2015 17:32Reply
ReplyVisiting Lhasa
Sorry I don't get it real clear... Can I travel by train to Lhasa on my own or do I need to be in a tourist group?
Also If I can take the train and go on my own do I have to ask for a permit? In CHina Ambassy or in CHina?
Also If I can take the train and go on my own do I have to ask for a permit? In CHina Ambassy or in CHina?
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Answered by Toby | Oct. 13, 2015 20:0600Reply
00ReplyYou can take the flight or go by rail by your own, but the pernit is needed for boarding. You can not visit there by individual, you have to do it with a tourist group. The permit need to apply from the Tibet Tourism Bureau instead of the embassy.
Answered by Nath from MEXICO | Oct. 13, 2015 22:0300Reply
00Replyso i can get the permit by myself, take the train by myself arrive in Lhassa and then what? I can visit Lhasa by myself? i don't want to go to tibet just vist Lhasa and arrive by train both by myself,,, is this posible? Is this allowed?
Answered by Toby | Oct. 14, 2015 05:4000Reply
00ReplyAs i know, the permit cannot get by individual, you need to have a agent to spply for you from Tibet Tourism Bureau as a group. So did need a tour adent for your visit in Tibet.
Asked by goh from MALAYSIA | Jul. 13, 2015 00:47Reply
ReplyHi, it take how long to travel from xiling to Lhasa?
any ristriction for backpacker to travel to Tibet ?
we are four in a group, are we allow to self traveling?
we are four in a group, are we allow to self traveling?
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Answered by Nora from AUSTRALIA | Jul. 13, 2015 03:3500Reply
00ReplyDear Goh. You must refer to Xining, right? Well, the train takes around 21 hours.
It is not allowed to travel to that area on your own. According to the regulation, you have to join a tour through a Chinese travel agency. They would help you have Travel Permit, with which you shall be allowed to enter that region.
It is not allowed to travel to that area on your own. According to the regulation, you have to join a tour through a Chinese travel agency. They would help you have Travel Permit, with which you shall be allowed to enter that region.
Asked by Peter C from HONG KONG | Jan. 01, 2015 21:09Reply
ReplyI am from Hong Kong and would like to book a train ticket to Lhasa, Can you tell me how?
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Answered by Frank from ALGERIA | Jan. 02, 2015 03:2700Reply
00ReplyYou can book the ticket through internet, or phone calls. Or you can buy it in advance in any railway station. If it is not convenient for you, I suggest you a better option. I had booked through travelchinaguide several times, and they save much trouble for me. You can turn to them, too. I remember their contact info is booking
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