Buses to Lhasa
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Lhasa, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lhasa to Lhoka | China | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Lhasa to Nyingchi | China | 315 km (195 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Lhasa to Yushu | China | 674 km (418 mi) | about 12 h 20 min |
| Lhasa to Shangri-La | China | 863 km (536 mi) | about 15 h 44 min |
| Lhasa to Lushui | China | 874 km (543 mi) | about 15 h 56 min |
| Lhasa to Tengyue | China | 896 km (557 mi) | about 16 h 20 min |
| Lhasa to Mengmao | China | 919 km (571 mi) | about 16 h 44 min |
| Lhasa to Longling County | China | 938 km (583 mi) | about 17 h 5 min |
| Lhasa to Baoshan | China | 942 km (585 mi) | about 17 h 9 min |
| Lhasa to Lijiang | China | 945 km (587 mi) | about 17 h 12 min |
| Lhasa to Dali | China | 1,005 km (624 mi) | about 18 h 17 min |
| Lhasa to Xiangcheng | China | 1,042 km (647 mi) | about 18 h 56 min |
| Lhasa to Chongqing | China | 1,493 km (928 mi) | about 27 h 3 min |
| Lhasa to Chengdu | China | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 22 h 42 min |
| Lhasa to Kunming | China | 1,256 km (780 mi) | about 22 h 47 min |
| Lhasa to Lanzhou | China | 1,385 km (861 mi) | about 25 h 6 min |
| Lhasa to Xining | China | 1,258 km (782 mi) | about 22 h 49 min |
| Lhasa to Nanchong | China | 1,444 km (897 mi) | about 26 h 10 min |
| Lhasa to Mianyang | China | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 23 h 51 min |
| Lhasa to Qujing | China | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 24 h 9 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.