QINGHAI-TIBET RAILWAY
Traveling to Tibet by train is one of the options to reach the region. Beginning at Xining Train Station, Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest train line in the world and the longest railroad built atop a plateau, with mid-stops in Delingha, Golmud, Amdo, Tanggula, Nagqu, Damxung. The total distance covered by the railway is approximately 2,000 km.
Qinghai-Tibet Railway, also referred to as the Lhasa Express or Sky Train was inaugurated on July 1st, 2006. It originates from Xining and spans all the way to Lhasa, extending even further to Shigatse & Nyingchi, connecting various cities such as Xining, Lanzhou, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Xi’an, and Chongqing.
TASTE POLICY OF TRAIN TICKET
Train tickets to Tibet are available for purchase at various railway stations. However, as an overseas tourist, it’s essential to present your Tibet Entry Permit. Without the permit, train station staff are not allowed to issue tickets. To simplify the process, it’s advisable to secure tickets through a reliable agent.
Arrival at the train station for check-in, both your original passport and Tibet Entry Permit are required to be presented. Boarding the train without a valid travel permit is not permitted. As a local agency, we can assist you in obtaining tickets even if you don’t have a Tibet permit.
Soft sleeper and hard sleeper are the two kinds of sleeper cabins available on the train. Each hard sleeper cabin accommodates 6 passengers with 2 upper, 2 middle, and 2 bottom berths. In contrast, soft sleeper 4 people with 2 upper and 2 bottom berths. The berths in soft sleeper cabins are slightly softer and wider compared to hard ones. Additionally, soft sleeper cabins have doors, while hard sleeper cabins do not.
Typically, we arrange soft sleeper accommodations to ensure you have a comfortable and restful journey on the train. It’s important to book tickets with us 60 days prior to departure, but no later than 30 days. For those seeking to reduce costs, hard sleeper or hard seat accommodations can be arranged based on your requirements.
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SCHEDULE & TICKET PRICE OF TRAINS TO/FROM TIBET
Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Soft Sleeper Ticket Price | Hard Sleeper Ticket Price |
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Z6801 Xining-Lhasa | 12:50 | 10:21 +1 | 21H31M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Z6802 Lhasa-Xining | 09:25 | 06:20 +1 | 20H55M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Z9821 Xining-Lhasa | 21:10 | 17:04 +1 | 19H54M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Z9822 Lhasa-Xining | 10:25 | 08:10 +1 | 21H45M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Z6811 Xining-Lhasa | 21:50 | 17:40 +1 | 19H50M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Z6812 Lhasa-Xining | 17:50 | 14:48 +1 | 20H58M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Y971 Xining-Lhasa | 23:10 | 20:00 +1 | 20H50M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
Y972 Lhasa-Xining | 08:30 | 06:00 +1 | 21H30M | 1,972KM | RMB815 (Lower Berth) | RMB530 (Lower Berth) |
C881 Lhasa-Nyingchi | 08:00 | 11:40 | 3H41M | 403KM | RMB206 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB129 (2nd-Class Seat) |
C882 Nyingchi-Lhasa | 12:05 | 15:44 | 3H39M | 403KM | RMB206 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB129 (2nd-Class Seat) |
Z9807 Lhasa-Nyingchi | 12:00 | 16:20 | 4H20M | 403KM | RMB140 (Soft Seat) | RMB65 (Hard Seat) |
Z9808 Nyingchi-Lhasa | 17:40 | 21:50 | 4H10M | 403KM | RMB140 (Soft Seat) | RMB65 (Hard Seat) |
C885 Lhasa-Shigatse | 08:20 | 10:42 | 2H22M | 253KM | RMB103 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB64 (2nd-Class Seat) |
C884 Shigatse-Lhasa | 19:00 | 21:29 | 2H29M | 253KM | RMB103 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB64 (2nd-Class Seat) |
C941 Lhasa-Shigatse | 09:30 | 12:13 | 2H43M | 253KM | RMB103 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB64 (2nd-Class Seat) |
C942 Shigatse-Lhasa | 12:40 | 15:19 | 2H39M | 253KM | RMB103 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB64 (2nd-Class Seat) |
C923 Lhasa-Shigatse | 14:45 | 17:25 | 2H40M | 253KM | RMB103 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB64 (2nd-Class Seat) |
C924 Shigatse-Lhasa | 17:45 | 20:20 | 2H35M | 253KM | RMB103 (1st-Class Seat) | RMB64 (2nd-Class Seat) |
Z322 Chengdu-Lhasa | 21:13 | 07:42 +2 | 34H29M | 3,360KM | RMB1,101(Lower Berth) | RMB709 (Lower Berth) |
Z324 Lhasa-Chengdu | 19:00 | 07:03 +2 | 36H3M | 3,360KM | RMB1,101 (Lower Berth) | RMB709 (Lower Berth) |
Z265 Xi’an-Lhasa | 07:53 | 14:17 +1 | 30H24M | 2,876KM | RMB1,000 (Lower Berth) | RMB647 (Lower Berth) |
Z266 Lhasa-Xi’an | 12:40 | 21:38 +1 | 32H58M | 2,876KM | RMB1,000 (Lower Berth) | RMB647 (Lower Berth) |
Z165 Xi’an-Lhasa | 09:27 | 15:06 +1 | 29H39M | 2,876KM | RMB1,000 (Lower Berth) | RMB647 (Lower Berth) |
Z166 Lhasa-Xi’an | 11:50 | 20:44 +1 | 32H54M | 2,876KM | RMB1,000 (Lower Berth) | RMB647 (Lower Berth) |
Z917 Xi’an-Lhasa | 23:35 | 10:21 +1 | 34H46M | 2,876KM | RMB1,000 (Lower Berth) | RMB647 (Lower Berth) |
Z918 Lhasa-Xi’an | 09:25 | 19:29 +1 | 34H4M | 2,876KM | RMB1,000 (Lower Berth) | RMB647 (Lower Berth) |
Z21 Beijing-Lhasa | 19:53 | 11:22 +2 | 39H29M | 3,757KM | RMB1,186 (Lower Berth) | RMB763 (Lower Berth) |
Z22 Lhasa-Beijing | 15:50 | 08:28 +2 | 40H38M | 3,757KM | RMB1,186 (Lower Berth) | RMB763 (Lower Berth) |
Z265 Guangzhou-Lhasa | 08:24 | 14:17 +2 | 53H53M | 4,976KM | RMB1,526 (Lower Berth) | RMB919 (Lower Berth) |
Z266 Lhasa-Guangzhou | 12:40 | 21:00 +2 | 56H20M | 4,976KM | RMB1,526 (Lower Berth) | RMB919 (Lower Berth) |
Z164 Shanghai-Lhasa | 18:33 | 15:06 +2 | 44H33M | 4,373KM | RMB1,310 (Lower Berth) | RMB841 (Lower Berth) |
Z166 Lhasa-Shanghai | 11:50 | 11:55 +2 | 48H5M | 4,373KM | RMB1,310 (Lower Berth) | RMB841 (Lower Berth) |
Z223 Chongqing-Lhasa | 22:05 | 07:42 +2 | 33H37M | 3,625KM | RMB1,120 (Lower Berth) | RMB720 (Lower Berth) |
Z224 Lhasa-Chongqing | 19:00 | 06:23 +2 | 35H23M | 3,625KM | RMB1,120 (Lower Berth) | RMB720 (Lower Berth) |
Z917 Lanzhou-Lhasa | 08:54 | 10:21 +1 | 25H27M | 2,188KM | RMB852 (Lower Berth) | RMB550 (Lower Berth) |
Z918 Lhasa-Lanzhou | 09:25 | 09:27 +1 | 24H2M | 2,188KM | RMB852 (Lower Berth) | RMB550 (Lower Berth) |