Xining Tibet Tours by Train

Xining Tibet Train Tour FAQs

• How to book a Xining Lhasa train ticket?

  For foreign tourists who want to enjoy a train journey to Tibet from Xining, you can book your Tibet train ticket online. or at the railway station. Since the Xining to Lhasa train is one of the most popular routes to Tibet, you will always face fierce competition when trying to get a Tibet train ticket, especially during the high peak travel season. To avoid the confusing booking procedure and save more time from queuing up, you can turn to us for professional help. Not only will we get a Xining Tibet train ticket of your scheduled travel date, but also can help you to obtain the Tibet Travel Permit, which is a must for your Tibet tour and will be checked before you board the train to Lhasa.

• How long is the train journey from Xining to Lhasa?

  Among all the gateway cities from mainland China to Tibet, Xining provides the shortest train ride to Lhasa. The train from Xining to Lhasa only takes about 21 hours on the way, covering a total distance of 1972 kilometers. Passengers taking the train will spend only one night onboard. Except of the direct Xining-Lhasa train (No. Z6801), which departs at 13:50 every other day, all other Tibet trains to Lhasa will stop at Xining Railway Station at different time of the day. Therefore, the arrival time at Lhasa Railway Station will depend on which Tibet train you board from Xining.

• How to get to Xining Railway Station?

  Xining Railway Station is the only train station in Xining city, and is also the most popular and busiest of all stations that serve Tibet trains to Lhasa. It is located in Huzhou Road, Chengdong District, and is only 5 kilometers away from the downtown area. Currently, tourists can take a bus or taxi to the railway station from anywhere in the city. And if you want to get to Xining Railway Station from the airport, it is suggested to take a taxi, as there is no direct shuttle airport bus for the transfer between two places..

• What facilities are available on the train from Xining to Lhasa?

  Compared to some regular trains in China, Tibet trains are specially designed for the train ride through the high-elevation plateau, and is well equipped to ensure a safe and comfortable train journey for passengers. You can get access to comfortable sleeper cabins, and clean washrooms of both Chinese and western styles. The dinning car on the train offers freshly-cooked dishes, allowing you to taste traditional Chinese food or Tibetan cuisine as you like. What’s more important, all Tibet trains are provided with the oxygen supply systems, which can help to release the altitude sickness on board.