- by Zoe
- Last Updated: 2020-03-02
Why is Chengdu Lhasa Train the Best Choice for Tourists?
Known as the Hometown of Giant Panda and Land of Abundance, Chengdu is the main gateway city in the southwest of China. The unique charm of Chengdu attracts tourists from all over the world to take a short stop to visit the lovely giant pandas, enjoy delicious local dishes, and experience the pleasant slow-pace of living.
With the development of transportation, Chengdu is connected with many international cities and major domestic cities in China. Foreign travelers can easily board a flight to Chengdu from their home country.
Besides, Chengdu is the starting point for travelers heading to Tibet as the train duration between Chengdu and Lhasa is ranked as the third shortest tour, next to train from Xining and Lanzhou.
Chengdu North Railway Station
Chengdu-Lhasa Train Schedule and Ticket Price
Currently, there is only one pair of trains connecting Chengdu and Lhasa—Z322 from Chengdu to Lhasa and Z324 from Lhasa to Chengdu. Z322 departs every other day from Chengdu Railway Station at 21:37 and reaches Lhasa Railway Station at 09:55 on the third day with the whole duration of 36h 18m. Z324 also runs every other day from Lhasa Railway Station at 18:40 and reaches Chengdu Railway Station at 06:58 on the third day with the whole duration of 36.18 hours. And the train will stop at Guangyuan, Lanzhou, Xining, Delingha, Golmud, and Nagchu along the trip.
The prices of the train tickets vary with the different classes of the seat. Typically, there are three kinds of positions—Soft Sleeper, Hard Sleeper, and Hard Seat, with the prices from the highest to the lowest. Each soft sleeper cabin has four berths equipped with an independent door, separate television screens for each bed and power points. Each hard sleeper cabin has six berths, but the price is much lower. And the hard seat is not recommended for long-time travel.
The Latest Timetable and Schedule of Chengdu-Lhasa Train:
|
Train Number |
Departure |
Arrival |
Duration |
Frequency |
Ticket Price/Person |
|
|
Z322(Chengdu-Lhasa) |
21:37 |
09:55 |
36:18 hours |
Every other day |
CNY627.5/USD101 |
CNY997.5/USD161 |
|
Z324(Lhasa-Chengdu) |
18:40 |
06:58 |
36:18 hours |
Every other day |
CNY627.5/USD101 |
CNY997.5/USD161 |
2020 Chengdu Lhasa Train Schedule
|
2020 |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
|
Chengdu → Lhasa |
ODD |
EVEN |
ODD |
EVEN |
EVEN |
ODD |
ODD |
EVEN |
ODD |
ODD |
EVEN |
EVEN |
|
Lhasa → Chengdu |
ODD |
EVEN |
ODD |
EVEN |
EVEN |
ODD |
ODD |
EVEN |
ODD |
ODD |
EVEN |
EVEN |
Please kindly note: ODD refers to 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th, etc. EVEN refers to 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, etc.
The timetable of Chengdu to Lhasa Train
|
Railway Stations |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
Stop Duration |
Riding Time |
|
Chengdu |
- |
21:37 |
- |
- |
|
Guangyuan |
02:23 |
02:40 |
17minutes |
4hour 46minutes |
|
Lanzhou |
09:10 |
09:27 |
17 minutes |
11 hours 33minutes |
|
Xining |
12:07 |
12:27 |
20 minutes |
14 hours 30minutes |
|
Delingha |
16:35 |
16:37 |
2 minutes |
18 hours 58minutes |
|
Golmud |
19:24 |
19:49 |
25 minutes |
21 hours 47 minutes |
|
Nagchu |
05:59 |
06:05 |
6minutes |
32hours 22minutes |
|
Lhasa |
09:55 |
Final Stop |
- |
36hours 18minutes |
The timetable of Lhasa to Chengdu Train
|
Railway Station |
Arrival Time |
Departure Time |
Stop Duration |
Riding Time |
|
Lhasa |
- |
18:30 |
- |
- |
|
Nagchu |
21:49 |
21:55 |
6minutes |
3hours 25minutes |
|
Golmud |
08:05 |
08:30 |
25minutes |
14hours |
|
Delingha |
10:57 |
10:59 |
2minutes |
16hours 29minutes |
|
Xining |
15:19 |
15:39 |
20minutes |
21hours 9minutes |
|
Lanzhou |
18:37 |
18:53 |
16minutes |
24hours 22minutes |
|
Guangyuan |
01:23 |
01:57 |
34minutes |
32hours 20minutes |
|
Chengdu |
07:00 |
Final Stop |
- |
36hours 30minutes |
(Notes: The detailed train information is just for reference. When you choose to board a train to Tibet from Chengdu, please check the website or seek help from you commissioned Tibet travel operator. According to the law of the Republic of China, every foreign traveler needs to get a Tibet Travel Permit to enter Tibet. Without a copy of your TTP, you are not allowed to board a train to Tibet from any city in China.)
Beautiful landscapes along Qinghai-Tibet Railway.
Major Cities Along the Way
Lanzhou
Situated along the Yellow River, Lanzhou is the second-largest city in northwest China and also a famous city on the ancient Silk Road. Trains between Chengdu and Lhasa will make a stop-over about 17 minutes at Lanzhou Railway Station.
Xining
As one of the world’s high-altitude cities, Xining is the eastern gateway city of Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the path to the ancient Silk Road and Tangfan Ancient Road. And since the ancient times, Xining has become an important military garrison and trade center. And the beautiful Qinghai Lake is known as the paradise of birds, attracts many tourists every year. And on the train journey, you can have a glimpse of part of Qinghai Lake. The train between Chengdu and Lhasa will make a stop-over for about 20 minutes.
Golmud
The Golmud-Lhasa section of Qinghai-Tibet Railway is the highest and longest plateau railway in the world. You will arrive in Golmud at dawn and have 25 minutes rest before entering Lhasa. Along the way to Golmud, you will enjoy the scenery of snow-capped mountains, glaciers, beautiful lakes and the spectacular view of Mt. Kunlun.
How to Book a Chengdu-Lhasa Train Ticket
At present, you can get a train ticket in two ways. One is to book online by yourself in advance, and the other is to seek help from your commissioned travel agency to book it for you. If you have already booked a ticket by yourself, you can fetch it from any railway station using your original passport and a copy of your Tibet Travel Permit. We offer a ticket booking service if you send your passport information to us.
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