Chengdu to Lhasa (Lasa) Train: Route, Distance, Schedule and Ticket Price

On each Chengdu to Lhasa train and Lhasa to Chengdu train, three types of tickets are provided, namely, the Soft Sleeper, Hard Sleeper and Hard Seat. Soft Sleeper Berth is highly recommended than the other two, because you will spend 2 nights on board, a relative comfortable and private space ensure you get better rest. (Hard Sleeper may be a budget choice but you need to overcome lost of inconvenience and Hard Seat is the cheapest but it seriously is not a good idea considering the travel experience.)

Chengdu is the capital of Sichuan and a top popular destination in China, most notable for the cute Giant Pandas , Hotpot and spicy Sichuan Cuisine, relaxing leisure lifestyle, culture of Sanxingdui and “Three Kingdoms”of Ancient Shu, etc. Usually, tourists spend 1 to 3 days to see the Giant Panda and tour major attractions in downtown. From Chengdu, many travelers also take side trips to Mount Qingcheng in Dujiangyan , Leshan Giant Buddha and Mount Emei in Leshan or farther to Jiuzhaigou Valley to witness outstanding scenery and culture highlights of those UNESCO World Heritage properties.

√ 1 Day Chengdu Relaxing Panda Highlights Tour

√ 4 Days Classic Leshan & Mount Emei Tour

● Popular Dujiangyan Tours / Leshan Giant Buddha Tours / Mount Emei Tours

Chengdu Railway Station 成都站

Location: No.1 Zhandong Road, Jinniu District, Chengdu, Sichuan

Transportation: Chengdu Railway Station is an old train station serving most normal railways to Chengdu. It is located near the 2nd Ring Road of north Chengdu, which is well-linked by public transportation like city bus, taxi, Chengdu BRT (Bus Rapid Transit), subway (Chengdu Metro Line 1 & Line 7).

Guangyuan is a prefecture-level city in northeast Sichuan bordering Gansu and Shaanxi Province in the north. Guangyuan is an important channel to enter Sichuan since ancient time and it is still the birthplace of Wu Zetian (the only empress in China’s history). Among all cultureal relics, Jianmen Pass is the must-visit site in Guangyuan.

Guangyuan Railway Station 广元站

Location: Zetian Road, Shangxi Street, Lizhou District, Guangyuan, Sichuan

Transportation: City bus and taxi are two ways to get to the station. In future, three rail transit lines will be built to connect Guangyuan Railway Station.

√ 4 Days Ancient Three Kingdoms History Tour

Lanzhou in central Gansu is the capital city, a vital transportation hub in northwestern China and a famous stop on China's ancient “ Silk Road”. Tourists usually spend 1 day on visiting landmarks in Lanzhou, such as Gansu Provincial Museum, Iron Bridge of Yellow River (Zhongshan Bridge), Whitel Pagoda Park, try the famous Lanzhou Beef Noodle and local snacks in a night market, and then go on trip to Zhangye, Jiangyuguan and Dunhuang.

√ 6 Days Hexi Corridor Discovery Tour (Zhangye/Jiayuguan/Dunhuang)

Lanzhou Railway Station 兰州站

Location: No.393, Huochezhan East Road, Chengguan District, Lanzhou, Gansu

Transportation: Passenger can take a taxi to get to/off the station, and there are also over 20 city bus lines available.

Xining, the capital city of Qinghai, is the eastern portal of Qinghai Tibet Plateau and the necessary pass of south ancient “Silk Road” and Tangfan Ancient Road. As one of the world’s highest cities, Xining has more than 2,000 years’ history, great plateau scenery and stunning Tibetan Buddhist culture.1 to 2 days is enough to visit top attractions in and near Xining, such as the Qinghai Lake, Xining Ta’er Monastery, Dongguan Mosque.

√ 3 Days Qinghai Short Stay Tour

Xining Railway Station 西宁站

Location: No.128 Huzhu Middle Road, Chengdong District, Xining, Qinghai

Transportation: Xining Railway Station lies very close to Dongguan Mosque. Taking a taxi is very convenient for transfer. And there are about 15 city bus lines you can use.

Lhasa is more than the capital of Tibet, but also the holy spirit heart and refreshing sun city on Qinghai Tibet Plateau. Wild geographical sights and sacred faith of Buddhism, lovely face of Tibetans are the essence of Lhasa. It’s advised to spend at least 2 full days exploration major attractions in Lhasa, like th Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, Sera Monastery. If time permits, you can extend Tibet tour to Namtso, Shigatse, Mount Everest, Mount Kailash, Nyingchi and else wonderful areas.

Lhasa Railway Station 拉萨站

Location: Tongzhan Road, Duilongdeqing District, Lhasa, Tibet

Transportation: Lhasa Railway Station is located in south Lhasa City, about 7KM (20 minutes by drive) from Potala Place. Because all foreign travelers must book Tibet tour package with a travel agency (like China Discovery), so after arrival, the transfer service will be offered together with tour guide, accommodation, Tibet Travel Permits application and other tour aspects.

According to your travel plan and budget, your Chengdu Lhasa Tour can be in different length and themes. For a Chengdu tour, the top 1 must-do is to see cute Giant Pandas in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, which needs half a day. Often people spend another half on downtown attractions like Wenshu Monastery, Jinli Ancient Street, Renmin Park. If time allows, try various Sichuan Cuisine dishes and Chengdu snacks, watch a Sichuan Opera show at night, trace the ancient Shu culture in Jinsha Site Museum and enjoy authentic culture and history in suburb ancient towns. Two days and above can make a side trip to Leshan Giant Panda and Emeishan hiking tour - two most popular itineraries for tourists to Chengdu.

When comes to Lhasa, better plan 2 and more days in Lhasa and surrounding Namtso and at least 5 days for a Lhasa-Gyantse-Shigatse-Everest Tour, or nearly 2-week long on a Lhasa to Mt Kailash trip. Nyingchi and Shannan in Tibet are good destinations to see beautiful nature and significant culture. Afterwards, you can have a non-stop flight to continue to travel in Nepal or enjoy an overland drive from Lhasa to Kathmandu, keep exploring the Himalayas.

Travel with China Discovery

As an experienced, professional and reliable travel agency based in Chengdu, China Discovery are try our best to make every clients’ tour to Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou interesting, unique and memorable, and at the best value. Travel with us, you can enjoy a worry-free tour covering airport/train station pick-up services, knowledgeable tour guide and safe private transfer, accommodation and ticket booking help, visa application assistance and other needed services. Just contact us, tell your schedule, we will do the rest to creat you a wonderful Chengdu tour.

Most Popular Chengdu Lhasa Tours:

√ 7 Days Lifetime Tibet Train Tour from Chengdu

√ 4 Days Best of Lhasa Toru from Chengdu by Flight

√ 6 Days Classic Chengdu & Lhasa Highlights Tour