QINGHAI-TIBET RAILWAY

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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.

E veryone has different preferences. To assist us in understanding your travel plans and needs, kindly complete the table below. Our travel expert will provide you with detailed and accurate information about train tickets to/from Tibet, as well as train tour options. Contact us to get STARTED!

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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
    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)