Xian-Lhasa Trains

Travel between Xian and Lhasa by train is available for tourists, the distance between them is about 2741 km. Being one of the old capital of China with 13 dynasties, Xian is the most amazing ancient capital city of China. After the memorable Xian tour, tourists can fly to three cities of Tibet directly including LhasaShigatse and Nyingchi. It takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes to Lhasa, 4 hours and 10 minutes to Shigatse, 2 hours and 50 minutes to Nyingchi. There are 7-12 direct flights departing from Xian Airport to Lhasa everyday, one to Shigatse(only available on every Thursday and Sunday) and two to Nyingchi. 

  • Lhasa Railway Station 拉萨火车站
    Address: Liuwu Village, Deqing County, Lhasa 拉萨市堆龙德庆县柳梧乡
    Tel:0971-9510 5105
  • Xian Railway Station 西安火车站
    Address: No. 44 Huancheng North Road, Xincheng District, Xi’an 西安市新城区环城北路44号
    Tel:029-8213 1362

Xian – Lhasa Train Schedules

Besides, tourists can take the normal speed train from Xian to Lhasa, which will take about 30-32 hours. The below train Z165 is available everyday, while the other one Z265 departs every other day. Still, we recommend you to take the flight for the time saving. 

Train No. Departure – Arrival Duration Tickets Price
Z265 09:45 – 16:24+1 day 31h Soft Sleeper: 969.5 CNY
Hard Sleeper: 611.5 CNY
Hard Seat: 293.5 CNY
Z165 11:24 – 19:35+1day 32h11m Soft Sleeper: 969.5 CNY
Hard Sleeper: 611.5 CNY
Hard Seat: 293.5 CNY

Lhasa – Xian Train Schedules

Train No. Departure – Arrival Duration Tickets Price
Z166 11:30 – 20:34 +1 day 33h04m Soft Sleeper: 969.5 CNY
Hard Sleeper: 611.5 CNY
Hard Seat: 293.5 CNY
Z266 12:55 – 21:49 + 1 day 32h06m Soft Sleeper: 969.5 CNY
Hard Sleeper: 611.5 CNY
Hard Seat: 293.5 CNY

Please Note: 

1.The above flight/train might be slightly changed due to practical situation, feel free to contact us for the detailed and newest information.

2.Tibet travel permit is required for entering Lhasa and travelling around Tibet, make sure you got the permit before you board the train. If you don’t have the permit, we could offer the service include the permit application,  train booking and Tibet tour arrangement.