Guangzhou to Lhasa Train Z265 departs daily at 09:15 from Guangzhou Railway Station and arrives at Lhasa Railway Station at 14:17 on the third day after around 53:02 hours, covering a distance of 4,980 kilometers and being the longest railway route to Lhasa. Made its debut in July, 2006, Guangzhou Lhasa train’s operational speed is also 120 km/h.
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| Train No. | Departure | Train Stops | Arrival | Duration | Distance | Frequency |
| Z265 | Guangzhou (09:15) | Changsha (17:04) |
Lhasa (14:17) | 53:02 hrs | 4,980km | Daily |
Price of Train Tickets
Hard Seat
¥447
Hard Sleeper
¥865
Soft Sleeper
¥1468
About Ticket Price:
The ticket prices above are the net prices. In reality, since the demand for Tibet train ticket far exceeds the supply, to successfully book the train ticket for you,an additional service fee is involved. However, we will manage to secure the ticket and ensure you a seamless Tibet train journey.
About Tibet Travel Permit:
Tibet travel permit is needed for collecting your Tibet train ticket and also boarding the train. Once you book the train ticket with us, we will guarantee to get the Tibet permit for you. We will deliver the permit to your hotel or any other place you prefer in Beijing. For some emergency circumstances, we can hand it to you personally at Beijing West Railway Station before your train trip.
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More Detailed Information about Guangzhou to Lhasa Train
Guangzhou, one the of China’s three largest cities, serves as a major port and transportation hub and one of the popular gateways for travel into Tibet.
It would be a great choice for tourists who love taking the long train journey because the railway route allows them to enjoy the varied landscape from southern to northern China, as well as a span from the most modern and developed regions to the most barren lands.
Should I Book the Soft Sleeper or Hard Sleeper?
There are three kinds of accommodations available on the Guangzhou to Lhasa train, including the soft sleeper, the hard sleeper, and the hard seat. Since a hard seat is not comfortable for such a long ride, most tourists make their choice between a hard sleeper and a soft sleeper.
Soft Sleeper is More Suitable than Hard Sleeper
Guangzhou to Lhasa train journey is the longest one among several train lines from inland China to Tibet. It takes at least more 12 hours longer than others. Thus, the soft sleeper is more suitable for a trip as long as 53 hours as it gives more privacy and is helpful for taking a good rest on board.
On the Guangzhou Lhasa train, each soft sleeper compartment is equipped with a sliding lockable door to keep the noise and peep from the aisle, providing more privacy and quietness. There is no door for the hard sleeper compartment and it is semi-open to the aisle day and night.
Compared with other popular train routes, like Beijing to Lhasa and Shanghai to Lhasa, it is easier to book soft sleeper train tickets for a Guangzhou to Lhasa train. So if you decide to depart from Guangzhou, you can take a soft sleeper as your first choice and the hard sleeper as an alternative.
The soft sleeper compartment with 4 berths is more comfortable for a Guangzhou Lhasa train journey.
Differences between a Soft Sleeper and a Hard Sleeper
Ticket Price:
Soft sleeper: from 1468 RMB
Hard sleeper: from 865 RMB
Numbers of Berths:
Soft sleeper: about 64 berths in total
Hard sleeper: about 528 berths in total
Berth Quantity and Size:
Soft sleeper: 4 berth/ compartment, 75cm*190cm
Hard sleeper: 6 berth/compartment, 60cm*180cm
Compartment:
Soft sleeper: 4 berths and a sliding lockable door in each compartment to provide more privacy and security
Hard sleeper: 6 berths in each compartment without a door
Toilets:
Soft sleeper: one Western-style toilet and one squat toilet at the end of each carriage
Hard sleeper: two squat toilets at the end of each carriage
What if your preferred Tickets get sold out?
Since the train to Tibet only runs once a day and the number of tickets is limited, Guangzhou to Lhasa train tickets may be sold out during the peak tourist season (The Summer holiday and the Golden Week from Oct.1 to Oct. 7).
If the tickets you want are sold out, the following methods may help you achieve a train trip.
Option 1: Choose another Ticket class on the same train.
Option 2: Since all trains to Tibet stop at Xining, you can choose to get to Xining first and then take a train to Tibet from Xining. Usually, you can have more choices of trains and ticket classes.
How to Book and Get Tibet Train Tickets?
The Guangzhou Lhasa train departs daily from Guangzhou Railway Station to Lhasa Railway Station. Before booking the train ticket, you first need to check the schedule and fares to select your ticket to go.
Guangzhou Lhasa Train Schedule 2023
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z265 (Guangzhou - Lhasa) |
11:40 Guangzhou Railway Station |
16:56 Lhasa Railway Station |
53hr, 16min (4,980km) |
| Z266 (Lhasa – Guangzhou) |
12:40 Lhasa Railway Station |
20:12 Guangzhou Railway Station |
55hr, 32min (4,980km) |
Notice:
The above schedule is for reference only. Please contact us for the latest schedule if you need to book a Guangzhou Lhasa train ticket.
Book Tibet Train Ticket with Us is the most hassle-free way
The best way is to book a Guangzhou-Lhasa train ticket with us. As the reliable local Tibetan travel agency cooperating with the ticket office, we have more guarantees to get the Tibet train ticket.
Also, we provide “Train ticket + Tibet tour” packages, which do not only include the train ticket to Tibet, but also the Tibet Travel Permit and a well-ranged Tibet tour.
Since we handle your Tibet travel permit processing and Tibet train ticket reservation together, we can respond in time to adjust your travel plan in case of any unexpected situation, such as delayed insurance of Tibet permit or sold-out tickets. We always have plan B to make you fulfill your dream to Tibet.
Notice: You can also book on yourself through the official website 12306.cn, which is currently available in Chinese and English. Make sure you are registered as a member and have the appropriate Chinese online payment method (Alipay, Wechat, etc.)
Get Your Guangzhou Lhasa Train Ticket with Tibet Permit
If you book your Tibet train ticket with us, you can choose the delivery service. Once we get the paper ticket, we will deliver it to your hotel or address in China.
Of cause, whether you book Tibet train tickets yourself or through us, you can choose to pick up the tickets at Guangzhou Railway Station yourself.
The train ticket of the Guangzhou Lhasa train cannot be collected through the self-service ticket machine. You need to go to the manual counter to collect the ticket.
Before going to the ticket window, please make sure to bring the printed-out confirmation number of your train ticket, your Tibet travel permit as well as your valid and original passport.
Notice:
Once getting your train ticket, please read the ticket and double-check Your Name and Passport No. on it. If the name and passport number are not matched with your passport and Tibet Permit, you may not be allowed to board the train.
Some useful phrases you may need to read Z265 Guangzhou to Lhasa Train Ticket:
广州站：Guangzhou Railway Station
拉萨站: Lhasa Railway Station
xx年xx月xx日: xx Year xx Month xx Date
xx车xx号: xx Carriage xx Berth
上/ 中/ 下铺：Upper/ Middle/ Lower Berth
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