Lanzhou - Lhasa Train
To date, there are 4 pairs of normal speed trains running back and forth between Lanzhou and Lhasa on a daily basis. The running distance between the 2 cities is 2,188 km (1,360 mi) in general. A single ride takes about 23 - 25 hours with the lowest price of CNY 550 for a hard sleeper ticket. A new railway connecting the 2 cities with higher design speed is in construction now. The journey time between the 2 cities can be cut down to about 16 hours after the new railway is opened.
Basic Facts:
Open date: July 1st, 2006 Duration: about 23 - 25 hours Distances: 2,188 km (1,360 mi) Top speed: 120 - 160 km/h (75 - 99 mph) Major stations along the way: Xining, Delhi, Golmud, Anduo, Naqu Lanzhou to Lhasa Train Schedule
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
See more Lanzhou Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z917 | 08:55 - 11:17+ | 26h22m |
| Z323 | 09:23 - 10:15+ | 24h52m |
| Z21 | 12:31 - 12:29+ | 23h58m |
| Z265 | 16:58 - 16:56+ | 23h58m |
| Z165 | 18:35 - 18:46+ | 24h11m |
Lhasa to Lanzhou Train Timetable
(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)
Notes:
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| Z918 | 09:00 - 09:25+ | 24h25m |
| Z166 | 11:30 - 12:08+ | 24h38m |
| Z266 | 12:40 - 13:10+ | 24h30m |
| Z22 | 15:50 - 16:14+ | 24h24m |
| Z224 | 19:00 - 19:29+ | 24h29m |
1. The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" indictes the second day.
2. "+" indictes the second day.
Lanzhou - Lhasa Train Ticket Fare
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 860 USD 126 | CNY 558 USD 82 | CNY 240 USD 35 |
Lanzhou - Lhasa Trains vs. Flights
2 pairs of flights are operated between Lanzhou and Lhasa every day.
| Duration | Ticket Fares (Hard Sleeper/ Economy) | |
|---|---|---|
| Trains | About 23 - 25 hours | CNY 567 |
| Flights | About 2 - 2.5 hours | CNY 950 - 1,960 |
Generally speaking, compared with trains, flights can save quite a bit of time. However, considering the special environment of plateau, passengers of flights may get strong altitude sickness as the environment around them changing dramatically in a very short period; while the trains allow passengers to have a period to adapt to the environment gradually. Thus, for passengers who have no experience in travelling in the plateau climate and geographic conditions, trains can be a more prudent transportation method. If your travel schedule is tight, choose the flight to save time, but remember to bring some medicines to protect you from the mountain sickness.
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- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -