How to get to Lhasa — no metro, taxis, Lhasa Railway Station (Qinghai-Tibet Railway terminus), long-distance bus, travel permits, and Tibet transport. Complete guide.
No metro. Compact city — explore on foot, by bicycle, or by taxi.
Search Bus Routes →Flat rate CNY 10 within central city (Chengguan). CNY 15-30 to outer areas. Very cheap. Cash preferred.
Book via DiDi →Available but limited. Hotel reception best for arranging reliable transport.
Download DiDi →Lhasa Station (拉萨站): Terminates Qinghai-Tibet Railway — world's highest plateau railway. To Beijing (40h), Xining (24h), Chengdu (36h). Station is 20 km from center — taxi CNY 40-60.
Book Train Tickets →Lhasa North Suburb Bus Station (拉萨北郊客运站): buses to Shigatse (5h), Nyingchi (10h). Tibet Travel Permit (入藏函) required for foreign nationals.
Search Bus Routes →Train tickets sell out months ahead — book through 12306.cn, Trip.com, or railway bureau. Tibet permit mandatory — obtain through registered Tibet tour operator.
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