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How to get from Lhasa to Beijing

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

How far is Lhasa from Beijing?

The travel distance between Lhasa and Beijing is 3,553 km. The best option to travel from Lhasa to Beijing is taking a train.

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

It takes 40 hours 38 minutes to get from Lhasa to Beijing by conventional train.

What types of trains operate the route Lhasa to Beijing?

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

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 Lhasa to Beijing: 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 Lhasa to Beijing depart?

All the Z-series conventional trains depart from Lhasa Railway Station located in Doilungdeqen, Lhasa.

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 Lhasa to Beijing arrive?

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

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