There are 3 ways to get to Lhasa from Chengdu China: 1) By Train, 2) By Air, and 3) By Land. We have the most up-to-date information for 2012-2013 here.

The Chengdu to Lhasa train, trains T22 and T23, is the third shortest in terms of total trip duration, next to thise originating from Xining and Lanzhou. The Chengdu-Tibet train departs every other day at 21:00 PM from the Chengdu railway station, and arrives in Lhasa at 17:02 PM on the third day. The total length of the trip is 44 hours and covers approximately 3,360km's.

Chengdu Lhasa train tickets & price

From-To	Distance (km)	Hard Seat Price	Hard Sleeper Price	Soft Sleeper Price
Chengdu Lhasa	3360	331 Y (US$42)	712 Y (US$96)	1,104 Y(US$138)

* Unreserved seats are available. This means you are not guaranteed a seat, but if one does become available, you may take it, otherwise you will have to stand in the aisles. Prices are usually 50RMB lower than the hard seat price.

Departure date in each month in the year of 2012
Odd day	Jan.	Mar.	June	July	Sept.	Oct.
Even day	Feb.	Apr.	May.	Aug.	Nov.	Dec.

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Detailed Itinerary - From Chengdu to Lhasa by train, T22 or T23

Stops	Arrival	Departure	Stops Time (Mins)	Day	KM's
Chengdu	-	20:59	-	Day 1	0
Guangyuan	01:23	01:37	14	Day 2	319
Baoji	08:09	08:22	13	Day 2	669
Lanzhou	13:34	13:49	15	Day 2	1172
West Xining	16:30	16:50	20	Day 2	1388
Delingha	22:37	22:39	02	Day 2	1909
Golmud	02:33	02:53	20	Day 3	2218
Nagchu	12:10	12:27	17	Day 3	3038
Lhasa	16:50	-	-	Day 3	3360

Detailed Itinerary - From Lhasa to Chengdu by train, T24 or T21:

Stops	Arrival	Departure	Stops Time (Mins)	Day	KM's
Lhasa	-	12:45	-	Day 1	0
Nagchu	16:39	16:45	06	Day 1	322
Golmud	01:54	02:14	20	Day 2	1142
Delingha	05:23	05:25	02	Day 2	1529
West Xining	11:17	11:37	20	Day 2	1972
Lanzhou	14:10	14:25	15	Day 2	2188
Baoji	20:39	20:59	20	Day 2	2691
Guangyuan	03:22	03:34	12	Day 3	3041
Chengdu	07:57	-	-	Day 3	3364

The following map shows you the air and train route to Tibet from Chengdu:

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Chengdu to Lhasa by Air:

There are over a dozen flights originating from Chengdu to Lhasa Tibet during the peak summer travel season and 5-6 flights in the low travel season.

The price of a one way fticket is 1500RMB ($230USD) and the airport departure tax is around 190RMB ($30USD).

Flights from Chengdu to Lhasa, Tibet

Dep.	Arr.	Flight Code	Air lines	Dep.	Arr.	Craft	Schedule
7:20	9:25	SC4405	Shandong Airlines	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	3x/week
7:20	9:25	CA4405	Air China	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	3x/week
7:40	9:45	CA407	Air China	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	daily
7:50	9:50	CA4401	Air China	Chengdu	Lhasa	JET	daily
8:00	9:50	3U8657	Sichuan Airlines	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	daily
8:10	10:10	CA4403	Air China	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	daily
8:20	10:10	3U8901	Sichuan Airlines	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	daily
13:00	15:00	SC4112	Shandong Airlines	Chengdu	Lhasa	330	daily
13:00	15:00	CA4112	Air China	Chengdu	Lhasa	330	daily
14:05	16:00	3U8697	Sichuan Airlines	Chengdu	Lhasa	319	daily

 

Flights from Lhasa to Chengdu

Dep.	Arr.	Flight Code	Air lines	Dep.	Arr.	Craft	Schedule
10:45	12:40	3U8658	Sichuan Airlines	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	Daily
11:00	12:50	CA4402	Air China	Lhasa	Chengdu	JET	Daily
11:30	13:25	3U8902	Sichuan Airlines	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	Daily
11:35	13:25	SC4406	Shandong Airlines	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	Daily
11:35	13:25	CA4406	Air China	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	Daily
15:00	16:50	CA408	Air China	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	T,Th,Sa,Su
16:00	17:50	SC4111	Shandong Airlines	Lhasa	Chengdu	JET	Daily
16:00	17:50	CA4111	Air China	Lhasa	Chengdu	JET	1234567Daily
16:50	18:45	3U8698	Sichuan Airlines	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	Daily
17:30	19:20	CA4404	Air China	Lhasa	Chengdu	319	Daily

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Chengdu to Shigatse By Air

Air China has announced a new flight service from Chengdu to Shigatse on July 8, 2011. Shigatse is the ideal hub for those who want to see Mount Everest. The Chengdu to Shigatse flight will operate 3 times per week and depart at 6:55am from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. The flight arrives at Shigatse's Tibet's Peace Airport at 9:20 am. The flights back to Chengdu will depart Shigatse at 10:10am and arrive at 12:10pm in Chengdu.

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway from Chengdu to Lhasa varies greatly in altitude. A traveler may experience four seasons within one day. It may snow heavily on the mountain. But be warm at its foot. For the most part, the highway is rugged and winding. During the rainy season, the mountainside often caves in, sending down mudslides that block the road. Therefore, when taking this route, extra time should be allowed. Scenic spots along the way include Mount Erlang, Luding Bridge, Kangding, the Jingsha River, Rawu Lake, Tangmai (known as the "black spot for mudslides"), and Nyingchi where on can experience four seasons in a day. The bus fare for this route is 525 yuan.

4x4 Tour - 9 days, approx. 7000-9000Yuan.

Day 1: Arrive in Chengdu
Meet your guide and transfer to hotel. Local sightsee and dinner. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 2: Chengdu – Khamding
Breakfast at hotel. Drive via the Erlangshan tunnel to Khamding. On the way, pass by the famous scenery of Hailuogou Glaciers, located on the eastern side of Mountain Gongha. In Khamding, visit Anjue Monastery. Overnight at local guesthouse.

Day 3: Khamding - Litang
After breakfast, drive to Litang. Litang is 4014m above sea level, resting on the open grassland framed by peaks. Another grand festival is held here between first and tenth of August, when the place swells with crowds pouring in from all over Kham. The 7th and 10th Dalai Lama were also born here. Visit the Litang monastery - and a famous Kagyupa Monastery. Overnight at local guesthouse.

Day 4: Litang - Batang
Before arriving at Batang town, take a detour to visit scenic Tsopu Gou . In the afternoon arrive at the low lying town of Batang. It also famous for its local Xuanzi dances and the style of construction is similar to that around Derge. Overnight at local guesthouse.

Day 5: Batang - Mangkham – Zuogong
After passing Zhubalong (a small village on the Golden Sands River), drive into . Mangkham is the first town in if arriving from Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. Driving southward from here, the road leads to Derchen, Zhongdian, Lijiang and Kunming. Markham ( Garthog Dzong) is a plain town. Overnight at local guesthouse.

Day 6: Zuogong - Basu
The road follows along a river to Bangdha, a very small town. Between Basu and Bangdha is the famous and very high Nujiang Mountain range and deep valleys. The picture to the right is the zigzag road on Nujiang Mountain range. Basu county is also famous for Basu monastery. Overnight at local guesthouse.

Day 7: Basu - Bomi
After breakfast, driving 90km further south, is the famous Ranwu Lake surrounded by snow peaks. Between Basu and Ranwu are bare mountains and valleys. Continue to Bomi, from where one can see exposing snow peaks. Overnight at local guesthouse.

Day 8: Bomi - Basongts - Gongbu Gyangdha
Drive into a valley to visit the Basongtso Lake, the snow mountain, the crystal lake, the lush trees and the monastery. End today's tour at Gongbu Gyangdha.

Day 9: Gongbu Gyangdha - Lhasa
After breakfast, drive via the Mila Mountain to Mindro Gongkha. It is said that the Tibetan King Songtsan Gongpo was born here in a palace named Gyiamar palace. It is also the home to the monastery of Drigung Kagyu order, located 100km to the north of the town where the administrative center of Mindro Gongkar is located. End of the tour upon arrival in Lhasa

Where to purchase tickets/flights from Chengdu to Lhasa Tibet?

 

You can arrange travel to Tibet via agencies.