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Shenyang to Lhasa Train

Shenyang is the provincial capital of Liaoning Province as well as the largest city of northeast China by the urban population. Serving as the transportation and commercial hub of China's northeast, it is an important industrial center and a famous historical city. Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, well known as “the roof of the world”, is rolling on the west of China, this mysterious and beautiful place is also the source of Yangtze River and Yellow River.

Shenyang-Lhasa Train Route Map
Shenyang-Lhasa Train Route Map

Up to now, there is no direct train from Shenyang to Lhasa. However, with the launch of high-speed trains between Shenyang and Beijing, taking the train from Shenyang to Lhasa has become more and more convenient. You can board Shenyang-Beijing high-speed trains in Shenyang, then hop on the Beijing-Tibet train Z21 at Beijing West Railway Station, with about 1 hour's stopover and transferring.

Board Shenyang-Beijing Trains in Shenyang

There are around 50 trains from Shenyang to Beijing, including both G trains and D trains. The railway distance between Shenyang and Beijing is 786 kilometers, usually, it takes 4-5 hours and about 300/ 200 yuan for a G/D train second-class ticket.

Shenyang-Beijing High-speed Train Schedule

Every day, there are about 30 high-speed trains bound for Beijing from Shenyang from 7:02 to 18:32. These trains depart from Shenyang or Shenyang North Railway Station and arrive at Beijing or Beijing South Railway Station. Since the Beijing-Lhasa train departs at 20:00 every day and many trains arrive there hours before it, it is easy to get Shenyang-Beijing train tickets.

We recommend the original Shenyang-Beijing train G218 because it is the fastest as well as non-stop train. You can also board D trains because they are more economical. 

Train No.DepartureArrivalDurationPriceDeparture StationArrival Station
D12 7:02 12:15 5:13hr ¥206 Shenyang Beijing
D4 7:45 12:59 5:14hrs ¥206 Shenyang Beijing
G218 8:11 11:58 3:47hrs ¥295 Shengyang North Beijing South
D28 9:50 14:51 5:01hrs ¥206 Shenyang North Beijing
G238 9:57 13:59 4:02hrs ¥295 Shenyang Beijing South

If you need more Shenyang-Beijing train schedule, please feel free to contact us.

How to Go to Shenyang/Shenyang North Railway Station?

How to go to Shenyang Railway Station?

Name: Shenyang Railway Station (沈阳站)
Address: 2 Shengli Nanjie, Heping District, Shenyang (沈阳市和平区胜利南街2号)
Location: About 4km from downtown, and 28km from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport

Shenyang Railway Station
Shenyang Railway Station

How to go:
By taxi: The taxi fee starts from 8 yuan in Shenyang.
By bus: You can go there by bus 223, 225, 327, etc.
By metro: You can take metro Line 1 and get off at Shenyang Railway Station.
By airport shuttle: Take Airport Shuttle Line 2 at the airport and get off at Shenyang SK Coach Station (沈阳SK客运站), then walk about 700 meter to Shenyang Railway Station. The ride takes about 1.5 hours and 15.5 yuan.

How to go to Shenyang North Railway Station?

Name: Shenyang North Railway Station/Shenyangbei Railway Station (沈阳北站)
Address: 102 Beizhan Lu, Shenhe District, Shenyang (辽宁省沈阳市沈河区北站路102号)
Location: about 3km from downtown, and 28km from Shenyang Taoxian International Airport

Shenyang North Railway Station
Shenyang North Railway Station

How to go:
By bus: You can arrive at Shenyang North Railway Station by bus 105, 136, 114, etc.
By metro: You can take metro Line 2 and get off at North Railway Station.
By airport shuttle: Take Airport Shuttle Line 1 at the airport and get off at Provincial Express Coach Station (省快速汽车站), then walk about 500 meters to Shenyang North Railway Station.

How to transfer between Shenyang and Shenyang North Railway Station?

The two railway stations are only 5km from each other and the transfer between them are quite convenient.

From Shenyang Railway Station to Shenyang North Railway Station:
->Take Line 1 towards Liming Square (黎明广场) at Shenyang Railway Station, and get off at Qingnian Avenue (青年大街)
->Transfer to Line 2 towards Putian Road (莆田路) at the same station and get off at Shenyang North Railway Station. The whole ride takes about 20 minutes and 3 yuan.

From Shenyang North Railway Station to Shenyang Railway Station:
->Take Line 2 towards Quanyun Road (全运路) and get off at Qingnian Avenue (青年大街)
->Transfer to Line 1 towards No. 13 Street (13号街) at the same station and get off at Shenyang Railway Station.

Board Beijing-Lhasa Train at Beijing West Railway Station

Beijing-Lhasa Train Information

Beijing-Lhasa Train Z21 departs every day at 20:00 from Beijing West Railway Station and arrives at Lhasa Railway Station at 12:45 two days later, which means you will spend 40:45 on the train to see the diverse landscapes along the 3,757 kilometers Beijing-Tibet railway. During the trip, you can gradually adapt to the high altitude and enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window such as Qinghai Lake, the boundless Qiangtang Grassland, and Cuona Lake.

Train No.DepartureArrivalDurationPrice for Soft SleeperDeparture StationArrival Station
Z21 20:00 12:45 40:45hrs ¥1,144 Beijing West Lhasa

Notice: 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.

Instead of boarding the Tibet train on the same day, you can also choose to spend a few days in the capital city Beijing first, you can explore the grandiose Forbidden City, the scenic Summer Palace, the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, etc. before heading for Tibetan Plateau. - Check more Beijing Tibet train tour packages.

How to go to Beijing West Railway Station?

How to go to Beijing West Railway Station from Beijing Railway Station?

Name: Beijing Railway Station (北京站)
Address: 13 Hutongjia, Maojiawan, Dongcheng District, Beijing(北京市东城区毛家湾胡同甲13号)
Location: About 4km from Tiananmen Square, and 14km from Beijing West Railway Station

Beijing Railway Station
Beijing Railway Station

How to go:
By taxi: It takes about 40 minutes and 40 yuan.
By metro (recommended):
->Take inner loop (内环) of Line 2 at Beijing Railway Station and get off at Xuanwumen (宣武门)
->Transfer to Line 4 towards Tiangongyuan (天宫院) at the same station and get off at Caishikou (菜市口)
->Transfer to Line 7 towards Beijing West Railway Station and get off at Beijing West Railway Station. The whole ride takes about 40 minutes and 4 yuan.

How to go to Beijing West Railway Station from Beijing South Railway Station?

Name: Beijing South Railway Station/Beijingnan Railway Station (北京南站)
Address: 12 Chezhan Road, Fengtai District, Beijing (北京丰台区车站路12号)
Location: About 4km from Tiananmen Square, and 12km from Beijing West Railway Station

Beijing South Railway Station
Beijing South Railway Station

How to go:
By taxi: It takes about 20 minutes and 35 yuan.
By metro (recommended): Line 4 -> Line 7
->Take Line 4 towards Anheqiao North (安河桥北) and get off at Caishikou (菜市口)
->Transfer to Line 7 towards Beijing West Railway Station and get off at Beijing West Railway Station. The whole ride takes about 20 minutes and 4 yuan.

Board the Tibet train at Beijing West Railway Station

Name: Beijing West Railway Station/Beijingxi Railway Station (北京西站)
Address: No. 118 of East Lianhuachi Road, Fengtai District, Beijing

Beijing West Railway Station
Beijing West Railway Station

International travelers need to show the train tickets, passport, and Tibet Travel Permit to board the Tibet train. Since foreigners are not allowed to travel Tibet without escort of a tour guide, the permit should be applied by a reliable tour agency like Tibet Vista. We can provide 100% guarantee travel permit service and deliver the permit to your hotel in China.

Conclusion

As a Lhasa-based travel agency, we have been engaged in Tibet travel for over 10 years. Please feel free to share your travel plan with us, we will customize the most suitable itinerary, prepare all the needed travel document, buy the train tickets, and arrange a smooth once-in-a-lifetime Tibet tour for you.

Master Kungga Dundruk

About the Author - Master Kungga Dundruk

The Lhasa-born prodigy used to study business overseas, and got his Bachelor of Business in Nepal and India before moving back to his homeland. With pure passion for life and unlimited love for Tibet, Kunga started his guide career as early as 1997.

Responsible, considerate, and humorous, he devoted his entire life to guiding and serving international tourists traveling in Tibet. As a legendary Tibetan travel guru with 20-year pro guide experience. Currently, he is working in Tibet Vista as the Tour Operating Director. Whenever our clients run into trouble, he is your first call and will offer prompt support.

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