Lhasa to Xian

Lhasa to Xian

Lhasa
Xian
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Lhasa to Xian Destination Reviews

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Julie H
It was good but the direct train was not all on the same train. I had to change trains but the announcement in English was alarming and incorrect. From 5pm it kept saying the train was terminating at the next stop and to gather your things and get off the train - with no details of time or what happens then!!”! When I finally found an English speaker we went to the highest Train personnel and they confirmed the Chinese information was correct and it didn’t happen until 8:30am the next morning! The final train was half an hour late arriving
Lhasa to Xian, Train #Z166 Soft Sleeper, China Railway (中国铁路), Oct 25, 2025
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Lhasa to Xian Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:40
22:50
$824.44
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:20
12:00
$962.89
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:50
21:15
$648.04
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:10
20:00
$1,007.11
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:30
20:45
$1,088.71
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
11:50
20:38
$155.19
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
12:25
11:35
$1,033.46
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
13:00
16:05
$350.16
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
14:25
17:25
$347.91
Flight
Air China
Economy
14:45
21:15
$881.64
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
15:05
23:10
$843.40
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
15:30
18:30
$347.91
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
15:50
00:10
$612.44
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
16:15
23:10
$872.61
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
16:40
22:50
$1,033.46
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
17:00
23:10
$872.61
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
17:30
11:35
$1,033.46
Flight
Air China
Economy
17:50
21:15
$1,020.70
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
18:20
17:20
$1,105.76
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
19:05
20:45
$1,088.89

How to get from Lhasa to Xian

Travelling between Lhasa and Xian is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 978.50 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 179.24.

How long does it take to get from Lhasa to Xian?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 33 hours to travel between Lhasa and Xian depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Lhasa and Xian. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 35m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1days 8h 58m to reach Xian.

How much does it cost to get from Lhasa to Xian?

Travelling between Lhasa and Xian can be as cheap as USD 179.24 if you opt for a China Eastern Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 978.50 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Lhasa and Xian ?

  • 14 from Lhasa to Xian starting from 10:55 Lhasa Airport until 20:15 Lhasa Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Lhasa to Xian.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Lhasa to Xian, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 179.28.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Lhasa and Xian

Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Lhasa to Xian?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Lhasa to Xian

  • Trains are not available
  • Buses are not available
  • Ferries are not available
  • Flights are not available
  • Taxis are not available
  • Vans are not available