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Train Trip from Lanzhou to Lhasa


Lanzhou is the nearest station to Xining. Trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu/Chongqing pass by Lanzhou as well. And Z917 terminate at Lanzhou.

Z91711:16
Lanzhou
12:00 +1
Lhasa
24h44mSoft Sleeper          $135
Hard Sleeper        $86
Hard Seat           $37


NumberStationArr.Dep.Stay
1Lanzhou 兰州-11:160min
2Xining 西宁13:4514:0520min
3Delingha 德令哈18:0718:136min
4Golmud 格尔木20:5821:2325min
5Anduo 安多05:3305:374min
6Naqu 那曲06:5607:026min
7Dangxiong 当雄08:3808:424min
8Lhasa 拉萨12:0012:000min

 

Booking Tips

1. Train travel to Lhasa is very popular trip. Tickets booking from any of the cities are suggested at least 60 days prior to departure. It is comparatively easier to purchase ticket from Chengdu, Lhasa, Xining or Lanzhou.

2. Tibet Travel Permit (apart from China Visa) is required when you board trains to Lhasa. You can get permit from travel agency (for normal tourists) or from Tibet Travel Bureau (if you are journalists, officer or governors).

3. Truly independent travel is not allowed in Tibet. You need to book a guided tour.

4. Get physically prepared before the trip to Tibet. You may suffer from the altitude sickness. Tibet trains are equipped with Oxygen machine for each passenger and a doctor on each train that may help you to get used to it.


Lanzhou Travel Guide

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