Lanzhou to Lhasa Train
Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province and a tourist city with the second shortest train route to Lhasa, is an excellent gateway to Tibet. Thus there are large quantities of tourists choosing train travel to Tibet. Lanzhou to Lhasa train only takes around 24 hours and covers a distance of 2,188 kilometers(1,360 miles). Traveling to Tibet by train from Lanzhou, you will view the stunning landscape along Qinghai Tibet Railway such as Qinghai Lake, Kunlun Snow Mountain, Hoh Xil No Man's Land, Tanggula Mountain, etc. Also, you can have a good rest to adapt to the high altitude.
Lanzhou to Lhasa Train Schedule
There are generally about 4-5 trains heading to Lhasa each day including the only one train that originates from Lanzhou to Lhasa every other day. The trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and other cities have a stopover at Lanzhou. As it's a long journey to Tibet from Lanzhou by train, you are supposed to choose a comfortable cabin for a good rest. There are two classes of cabins available, a soft sleeper cabin with a supple bed and more privacy(4 beds in one compartment); and a hard sleeper cabin(6 beds in one compartment). The ticket for a soft sleeper cabin cost about USD$127 per person while the ticket for a hard sleeper cost about USD$80 per person. Here we list the schedules and prices of all the trains from Lanzhou to Lhasa.
Lanzhou to Lhasa Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Duration | Soft Sleeper Ticket | Hard Sleeper Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z223/Z323 | 08:40 - 07:41+1 | 23hr 01min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z917 | 08:54 - 10:21+1 | 25hr 27min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z21 | 12:31 - 11:21+1 | 22hr 50min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z265 | 15:25 - 14:17+1 | 22hr 52min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z165 | 16:38 - 15:06+1 | 22hr 28min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
Lhasa to Lanzhou Train Schedule:
| Train No. | Dep. - Arr. | Duration | Soft Sleeper Ticket | Hard Sleeper Ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z918 | 09:25 - 09:27+1 | 24hr 2min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z166 | 11:50 - 12:06+1 | 24h 16min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z266 | 12:40 - 13:18+1 | 24h 387min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z22 | 15:50 - 16:13+1 | 24h 23min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
| Z224/Z324 | 19:00 - 19:29+1 | 24h 29min | CNY823/USD127 | CNY522/USD80 |
(One thing should keep in mind is that your Tibet Travel Permit is required when foreign tourists are checking in on the train from Lanzhou to Lhasa.)
Notice: The timetable and schedule are just used for reference. Actually, at present, Tibet travel is quite popular and the actual ticket requirements far exceed the supply. As a result, tourists have to pay more than the net price to buy tickets. Sometimes, even travel agencies have to buy tickets from scalpers. Therefore, we can help you book the train tickets in and out of Lhasa by adding a little service fee (subject to different seasons and cities) to the net price to guarantee the tickets for you.
Facilities of Lanzhou Lhasa Train
Lanzhou Lhasa train is equipped with modern facilities. There is one dining car offering food and drinks. There are toilets and washing basins at the end of each coach. The spoiled water is 24 hours for free. In addition, as it is a journey to high altitude, high altitude sickness should be taken into consideration. The Lanzhou Lhasa Trains are equipped with two kinds of oxygen supply systems to help passengers reduce the effect of high altitude. So there is no need to worry too much about suffering from altitude sickness on board.