How to Maximize the Possibility of Getting Tibet Train Tickets?
Tibet train tickets are likely to be hard-to-get due to a high demand during the peak season. It's not new that some tourists haven't bought tickets until an hour before the train departs.
Book Your Tibet Train Ticket 15 Days in Advance
Fifteen days in advance is the time when train tickets and high-speed rail tickets for China's railways go on sale. The specific time of sale varies by station. You can check it ahead of time on the 12306 website or APP.
Before the sale starts, you can pre-fill in the departure point, destination, train number and seat number information you want, and then place your order immediately when the tickets are released.
Submit a Waiting List Order When You Fail to Purchase a Tibet Train Ticket
It is not uncommon for train tickets to be on the waiting list as soon as they are available to buy. This is because there is an unwritten rule that the authorities tend to give priority to full-journey tickets, followed by intermediate tickets, and finally short-distance tickets. Even so, you can still have a high chance to buy your favored train ticket as long as you submit a waiting list order covering multiple departure time points.
Compromise on the Seat Types When Purchasing Tibet Train Tickets
Soft sleeper is undoubtedly highly sought after by many tourists. Each train to Tibet has only about 60 soft sleepers, around 400 hard sleepers and 400 hard seats for the reason that the soft sleeper compartments are spacious, while the hard sleeper and hard seat compartments are compact. With such a huge disparity in quantity, no one can guarantee 100% that you will get a soft sleeper ticket on a designated day during the peak season.
Avoid the Crowds and Choose to Go during the Off-Season
On weekends and holidays, there are often more competitors competing with you for train tickets. If time permits, try to skip the crowded time and select the train departing on weekdays.
The period from November to February each year is actually the time when you have the highest success rate to get a Tibet train ticket.
Consider choosing Xining to Lhasa Train Tickets
As all the trains to Tibet need to transfer to the high-altitude oxygen supply train at Xining, and the number of trains departing from Xining to Tibet is the largest, Xining to Lhasa trains are recommended for a high success rate.
Conclusion
The sale time of train tickets in China is all during the daytime. For foreign tourists with time differences, this adds another layer of difficulty to the already slightly complicated ticket purchasing process.
Our travel agency promises zero handling fee and charges the actual train ticket price for our every client. Years of accumulated experience in purchasing tickets is the foundation of our confidence in buying tickets for customers. Whichever city you choose as the starting point of your China tour, our team can take advantage of China's well-developed railway network to design an exclusive transfer train plan for you.
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Asked by Jacob Keis** from N/A
Train booking
We are a group of 15 (perhaps 17) who need to take the June 8th 15:27 train from Xining to Lhasa. We need to book this soon so prompt reply would be helpful. We are getting our permits from an agent and should have them in 6-8 days.
Asked by Nirm** from Australia
Hi, I’m interested in doing the Mount Kailash tour. I only have holidays from 20/09 to 4/10 this year. Do you have a tour that includes these dates? How much would the tour be? Are the flights, visas, passes and permits included in your prices? Thank you kindly. Regards, Nirmala (Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26) Nationality: Australian Group Size: 1 person Arrival Date: 20/09/26
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Best time to travel for the Linka festival
Hey, I'm looking to travel to the Linka festival with my partner. When is the best time to go this year? Thanks!
Asked by Goldliam Soo** from N/A
lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June
Hi, lm from nyc in the usa how much is your 13 day Mt Kai lash tour in September or June? And approximately how much would would the airfare be round trip? Thank you
Asked by Liliana Me** from Macau
plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April
Hi! I would like to plan a 7-8days trip for me and my boyfriend in April (3rd to 10th ideally) to Nepal, Tibet, and, if possible, Bhutan. Do you think it would be doable? Based on what I read, there are some places/things to do to consider: Nepal: Everest Base Camp trek and the Annapurna Circuit, ancient temples, sacred sites like Lumbini, Kathmandu, Tibet: The Potala Palace in Lhasa and the Jokhang Temple. eventually the holy Mount Kailash or the high-altitude plains. Bhutan: Thimphu, Paro, and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery. To take part in cultural traditions, yoga, meditation... Of course I am open to any recommendations you could make. For your reference, we are both based in Asia: him, in Bangkok and myself in Macau. Thank you so much for the information you could provide and, if possible, an estimated budget for your offer.
Asked by Ke** from Singapore
Cycling Tour to Mt Kailash
Hi , we are planning a Cycling Trip once Tibet opens for Tourism. The plan is we shall arrive to Kathmandu , travel to the border and enter via Kerung. Can you pls send a day to day Itinerary starting from Kerung - Lake Manasarovar - Darchen - Asthapath. We shall go around Kailash on foot and resume Cycling back to Kerung. We are a Group of 6-8 persons. Thanks Pls send ur reply to Kevin
Asked by Debo** from USA
Please can you tell me the prices and dates for the Tibet Luxury Tour.
Also, could you please provide a detailed itinerary - I want to see how many hours are spent on buses/vehicles. Thank you! Deborah
Asked by S** from HongKong
Tibet Tour from HK
May I know if holding Mainland Travel Permit for HK Residents. is it also need to get the visa permit to Tibet and what is the procedure if need to apply? Thank you
Asked by Na** from USA
Is Kailash Mansarovar Trip open for Indian Passport Holder?
Is it open for Indian Passport Holder?
Asked by A** from Singapore
Enquiry on private tour
We are planning a trip from Hong Kong to Tibet during the 12th to 21st of April. We want a private tour that covers all the scenic places as well as the EBC. Please advise an itinerary along with the cost breakdown. Thanks.