Shanghai to Lhasa

Shanghai to Lhasa

Shanghai
Lhasa
Sep 1, 2029
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Shanghai to Lhasa Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
06:45
14:25
$478.32
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:05
14:25
$893.12
Flight
Air China
Economy
07:25
17:10
$759.32
Flight
Air China
Economy
07:45
15:40
$1,195.35
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
08:05
17:30
$1,296.77
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:25
16:45
$675.21
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
08:45
18:30
$1,057.47
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:05
17:10
$788.35
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
09:25
16:45
$900.75
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
09:55
18:00
$1,585.05
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
10:15
18:30
$1,052.17
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
10:45
11:20
$619.00
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:05
09:30
$576.87
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:25
09:05
$888.81
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
11:55
10:05
$781.05
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
12:25
19:30
$835.72
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
13:10
09:45
$650.89
Flight
Air China
Economy
13:35
09:50
$888.81
Flight
Air China
Economy
14:00
08:55
$938.94
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
14:25
10:10
$582.35

How to get from Shanghai to Lhasa

Travelling between Shanghai and Lhasa 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 309.89 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 69.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 15 and 45 hours to travel between Shanghai and Lhasa depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Shanghai and Lhasa. Flight will bring you to your destination in 14h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 1d 20h 32m to reach Lhasa.

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

Travelling between Shanghai and Lhasa can be as cheap as USD 69.82 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 309.89 if you buy a China Eastern Airlines, Xiamen 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 Shanghai and Lhasa ?

  • 3 by flight from Shanghai to Lhasa starting from 20:00 Shanghai Pudong Airport until 22:10 Shanghai Pudong Airport
  • 1 from Shanghai to Lhasa starting from 18:33 Shanghai until 18:33 Shanghai

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

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

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 Shanghai to Lhasa?

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 Shanghai to Lhasa

Facts about the transport from Shanghai to Lhasa

Cheapest Transport$70
Fastest Transport14h 10m
Earliest Departure6:33 PM
Latest Departure10:10 PM
Departures per day4
Distance2226 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines