Beijing to Lhasa – Book your train tickets

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How to get from Beijing to Lhasa

The easiest way to travel from Beijing to Lhasa is by train.

How far is Beijing from Lhasa?

The travel distance between Beijing and Lhasa is 3,574 km. The best option to travel from Beijing to Lhasa is taking a train.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Lhasa?

It takes 39 hours 45 minutes to get from Beijing to Lhasa by conventional train.

What types of trains operate the route Beijing to Lhasa?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Beijing to Lhasa.

China Railway is the state-owned railway company in China operating high-speed trains and conventional trains.

There is one type of service on route Beijing to Lhasa: Z-series are conventional direct express services stopping at provincial capitals or no stops with maximum speed of 160 km/h.

In total, conventional trains offer one seat class: Hard seat, and two sleeper classes: Soft Sleeper in compartments for 1-4 passengers and Hard Sleeper in compartments for 1-6 passengers available in Z-series trains.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in China.

Where do trains from Beijing to Lhasa depart?

All the Z-series conventional trains depart from Beijing West Railway Station located in Fengtai, Beijing.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Beijing to Lhasa arrive?

All the Z-series conventional trains arrive at Lhasa Railway Station located in Doilungdeqen, Lhasa.

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