Lhasa to Nyingchi Train

Lhasa Nyingchi Train Schedule and Ticket Booking Guide

Lhasa Nyingchi Train Schedule in 2026/2027

Every day, one pair of high-speed trains runs between Lhasa and Nyingchi. The train C881 departs daily at 07:55 from Lhasa Railway Station, while the train C882 departs from Nyingchi Railway Station at noon.

Lhasa-Nyingchi Train Timetable in 2026/2027

Lhasa Nyingchi Train Ticket Prices in 2026/2027

There are three ticket classes for the Lhasa Nyingchi train, including the second class, the first class, and the business class. All there are seat tickets and there is no sleeping berth on the Lhasa Nyingchi train.

How to Book a Lhasa Nyingchi Train Ticket

Although you can use your passport information to book your Lhasa Nyingchi train ticket through the official website, it is confused for first-time visitors to China to use Chinese websites and Chinese online payment methods.

The most convenient way is to book with us. When you arrange your Nyingchi tour, just tell your travel consultant which train ticket you want and we will arrange it for you.

In this way, you can save yourself a lot of trouble. If there is a sudden situation such as the ticket is sold out, we can also provide alternative solutions at the first time.

How to get a Lhasa Nyingchi Train Ticket

Nowadays, you don’t need a paper ticket to board a train in China. Thanks to the real-name ticketing system, you only need to show your passport, which is used for booking the ticket, and then you can board the train. The e-ticket makes it more smooth to check in and board the train.

Please notice that you also need to show the Tibet Travel Permit while boarding the Lhasa Nyingchi Train. Keep it safe with you during your days in Tibet.

Life onboard Lhasa Nyingchi High-speed Train

The C train runs between Lhasa and Nyingchi is a modern bullet train. It is highly recommended to experience the high speed train as it is a rare chance.

Seats on Lhasa Nyingchi High-speed Train

The high-speed train running between Lhasa and Nyingchi has 3 classes of seats, namely the business class, the first class, and the second class.

The Business class seat is the most deluxe seat on the high-speed train with the highest price. On each side of the aisle, there is only one seat with much private space. The leather seat can be adjusted to different angles with the controls, even allowing you to lie completely flat so that you can enjoy your Lhasa Nyingchi train journey in great comfort.

There is also an LCD TV in front of each seat for you to watch video programs, along with a reading lamp, sockets, and a wireless charger for your cell phones.

The Business Class Seat on Lhasa Nyingchi High-speed Train

First-class seats are relatively cheaper compared to Business seats. In the first-class coach, there are four seats per row, two on either side of the aisle. It gives you enough room to move around.

The First-class Seat on Lhasa Nyingchi High-speed Train

The smallest space for movement is the second-class seat, which has five seats in a row: three on one side of the aisle and two on the other. Though it is less comfortable than the other two classes, it is the most popular option among ordinary passengers for its cheapest price.

The Second-class Seat on Lhasa Nyingchi High-speed Train

Which is the best seat to choose?
If price is not an issue, then a more expensive class means more privacy and moving spaces for you onboard.

No matter what seat you choose, it is suggested to book your Tibet train ticket early, especially if you are traveling in peak season, like the Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival (late March to early April), the summer holiday, and the Golden Week at the beginning of October.

Oxygen Supply System on board

The Lhasa to Nyingchi high-speed train is specially customized for riding through the Tibetan Plateau. It is equipped with continuous oxygen supply systems, including diffused oxygen supply in the car and separate oxygen supply ports under the seats.

With its lower altitude compared to the rest of Tibet, there is less risk of getting altitude sickness when visiting Nyingchi, so there is no need to worry too much.

Oxygen Supply on Lhasa Nyingchi High-speed Train

Toilets onboard

At the end of each carriage onboard the Lhasa Nyingchi high-speed train, there is a Western-style restroom. On the other side of the corridor is a common hand-washing sink.

Toilet on Lhasa Nyingchi Train

Washing Basin on Lhasa Nyingchi Train

More Travel Tips onboard

1. Smoking is not allowed on board the Lhasa Nyingchi high-speed train.

2. You can store your luggage on the luggage rack above your seat or put big baggage in the luggage space at the connection of two coaches.

3. There are food trolleys selling snacks and simple food onboard. Moreover, at the end of each coach, there is a hot water dispenser that offers boiled water for free, which can be used to make tea or coffee.

4. Free wi-fi is also available onboard the Lhasa Nyingchi train. It is convenient for you to work on the train or surf the Internet for entertainment.

Lhasa Nyingchi Railway - The First Electrified Railroad in Tibet

The Lhasa-Nyingchi railway is the third section of the Sichuan Tibet railway. It connects Lhasa in the west and Nyingchi in the east, passing through Shannan City.

The length of the Lhasa Nyingchi railway is around 435.48 kilometers, 75% of which are tunnels and bridges.

There are 47 tunnels and 121 bridges along the entire line, including the 525.1-meter-long Zangmu Yarlung Zangbo River Bridge and the 2,515-meter-long Lindana Tunnel, both of which are miracles of plateau railway engineering.

Shuttling between the tunnels and the bridges, if not for the flashing plateau scenery outside the window, you may hardly realize that this windy high-speed train is running on the roof of the world.

Lhasa Nyingchi Railway Map

How to Plan a Lhasa Nyingchi Tour

Lhasa and Nyingchi, two of the major tourist cities in Tibet, are connected by both the G318 National Highway and the high-speed rail.

During the annual Nyingchi Peach Blossom Festival, the overland journey from Lhasa to Nyingchi, or vice versa, is the best way to explore the stunning natural beauty of eastern Tibet in the spring.

The Lhasa Nyingchi overland tour generally takes around 5 to 7 days, during which you can explore highlighted attractions in eastern Tibet, like the Ranwu Lake, the Lulang Forests, and the Basum-tso Lake. If you are lucky, you can also enjoy a clear view of the majestic Namcha Barwa Peak en route.

Driving along the G318 National Highway from Chengdu to Lhasa is also a popular route to visit both Nyingchi and Lhasa. As the most beautiful highway to Tibet, the Sichuan Tibet overland tour offers the most stunning landscapes, taking you from the Chengdu Plain to the Lhasa Valley through various terrains across western Sichuan and eastern Tibet. The entire journey typically takes 7 to 15 days, depending on the places you visit along the way.

You can also take the high-speed train from Lhasa to Nyingchi and then travel all the way back to Lhasa by overland. In this way, you can explore the beautiful scenery of eastern Tibet and enjoy the high-tech modern bullet train together in just one go.

If you have any ideas or questions about traveling from Lhasa to Nyingchi by train, just feel free to contact us. Our travel advisor will reply within 24 hours with more details and assist you in arranging seamless travel based on your needs.