Lanzhou-Lhasa Trains

Travel between Lanzhou and Lhasa by train is available for tourists, the distance between them is about 2123 km. Lanzhou is the capital and largest city of Gansu Province in Northwest China. The prefecture-level city, located on the banks of the Yellow River, is a key regional transportation hub, connecting areas further west by rail to the eastern half of the country. Historically, it has been a major link on the Northern Silk Road. The city is also a center for heavy industry and petrochemical industry. There are many attractions distributed in the place, such as, Mogao Grottoes Digital Exhibition Center in Dunhuang, the Ancient Animal Fossil Museum in Hezheng County, Linxia, Xiguan Mosque in Lanzhou, and Sangke Grassland in Xiahe, Gannan. Since the construction of rails between Lanzhou and Lhasa, it is easy to take a train tour and enjoy the unique beauty of northern China. There are four-five direct trains connecting Lanzhou and Lhasa.  Take a city tour in Lhasa, visit the famous Potala Palace, the Jokhang Temple, the Barkhor Street and other highlights of this city and explore the Tibet culture and religions. 

Official China Train Timetable from Lanzhou to Lhasa

Official China Train Timetable from Lhasa to Lanzhou

Please Note:

• Booking an original train is easier than booking a passing-by train. You can book a train ticket 10 days in advance at most.
• Generally, the seats on the train in China have two types including soft seat and hard seat. Also, there are two kinds of sleeper seats on China’s trains which are hard berth and soft berth. Hard berth is divided into upper berth, middle berth and lower hard sleeper (lower berth is the best); while soft berth is divided into upper berth and lower berth (lower berth is better).
• In China, taking a train is a comparative cheaper way to cut down the travel cost. While correspondingly, the comfortable level is lower than by air.
• For luggages, passengers need to take them by themselves and keep an eye on them during transporting without luggage-checking service on the train.
• Do not bring too many luggages during the peak seasons if possible.
• The above trains might be slightly changed due to practical situation, feel free to contact us for the detailed and newest information.
• Tibet Travel Permit is required for entering Lhasa and travelling around Tibet, make sure you got the permit before going Tibet by train, or you will not be allowed to get on the train. If you don’t have the permit, we could offer the service include the permit application, ticket booking and Tibet tour arrangement.