Hong Kong Tibet Train Tours

Hong Kong Tibet Train Tour FAQs

• How long does it take from Hong Kong to Lhasa by train?

  The train journey from Hong Kong to Lhasa includes two parts. The first part is from Hong Kong to Guangzhou and the second from Guangzhou to Lhasa. The Guangzhou-Kowloon through train leaves more than 10 times per day from Hung Hom Kowloon and only takes 2 hours to get to Guangzhou East Railway Station. And the train from Guangzhou to Lhasa departs daily at 11:40 from Guangzhou East and arrives at Lhasa Railway Station at 16:45, after running for around 53 hours. Theoretically, tourists need to spend at least 55 hours on the train ride from Hong Kong to Lhasa. But, the total travel time will be much longer as you will have a stopover in Guangzhou to wait for the train to Lhasa. Therefore, it is recommended to reserve enough time before your scheduled tour date in Tibet.

• How to book a Hong Kong Tibet train ticket?

  If you plan to take a train to Tibet from Hong Kong via Guangzhou, you need to book the tickets separately for the train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou and the Tibet train from Guangzhou to Lhasa. To transfer from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, you can book the train ticket online or at Hung Hom Railway Station. As to the train ticket from Guangzhou to Lhasa, the most convenient way is to book the Tibet train ticket online. It is strongly suggested to make your reservation as early as possible, since the Tibet train tickets are always in high demand, especially when it is in peak travel season. Besides, before taking the train from Guangzhou to Lhasa, you need to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit as well for check.

• Where is Hong Kong Railway Station and how to get there?

  There are several train station in Hong Kong, but the one you need for travelling to Guangzhou and then on to Lhasa, is the Hung Hom Station, in Kowloon. It is located near the Hong Kong Coliseum and is the only station that serves trains to mainland China from Hong Kong. It is very convenient to get to Hung Hom Station as there is a public transport hub set outside the station hall. Tourists can easily get to Hung Hom Station from each district of Hong Kong by bus, minibus or taxi. Airport shuttle bus is also available for the transfer between the station and Hong Kong International Airport.

• Will I suffer from altitude sickness when travel to Tibet from Hong Kong by train?

  Generally, when ascend to Tibet from low-altitude areas, one may suffer from a slight altitude sickness, shown as rapid heartbeat, accelerated breathing, and mild headache etc. But you don’t need to worry too much, as these symptoms can be reduced if you take a good rest and have enough sleep. Besides, compared with flying to Tibet, taking a train to Lhasa from Hong Kong will make you gradually adapted to the high altitude. And the oxygen supply system onboard will help you get through the altitude sickness. To be more secured, you can also take some medicine like Diamox before your departure to Tibet.