China Railway
Night Trains from Beijing to Lhasa
1 night train connects Beijing and Lhasa, run by China Railway. Tickets from ¥720. Timetables, stops, journey time and where to book. Trains run in both directions — Beijing to Lhasa and Lhasa to Beijing.
1 train on this route
Beijing West(北京西) → Lhasa(拉萨) (Z 21 / Z 22)
Operator
China Railway
Tickets
Fixed fare · from ¥720— what does this mean?
Book any time. The price won't rise, but berths sell out.
Checked October 2026
(≈ €96)
Countries🇨🇳China
Beijing West(北京西) → Lhasa(拉萨)
Z 21Departs 19:48Arrives 11:46Daily
Fares
- Hard sleeper ¥720 (≈ €96)
- Soft sleeper ¥1144 (≈ €153)
Official fare · Checked October 2026
- Beijing West(北京西)19:48
- Shijiazhuang North(石家庄北)22:24
- Taiyuan(太原)00:12
- Zhongwei(中卫)06:56
- Lanzhou(兰州)12:19
- Xining(西宁)15:02
- Delingha(德令哈)19:12
- Golmud(格尔木)21:42
- Nagqu(那曲)08:13
- Lhasa(拉萨)11:46
Lhasa(拉萨) → Beijing West(北京西)
Z 22Departs 15:50Arrives 08:43Daily
Fares
- Hard sleeper ¥720 (≈ €96)
- Soft sleeper ¥1144 (≈ €153)
Official fare · Checked October 2026
- Lhasa(拉萨)15:50
- Nagqu(那曲)19:31
- Golmud(格尔木)06:08
- Delingha(德令哈)08:44
- Xining(西宁)13:13
- Lanzhou(兰州)16:11
- Zhongwei(中卫)21:29
- Taiyuan(太原)03:48
- Shijiazhuang North(石家庄北)05:51
- Baoding(保定)07:11
- Beijing West(北京西)08:43
Frequently asked questions
How many night trains run between Beijing and Lhasa?+
1 night train connects Beijing and Lhasa, run by China Railway.
How much is a night train from Beijing to Lhasa?+
Fares vary by date and comfort class, but tickets start from ¥720 (≈ €96).
How do I book a night train from Beijing to Lhasa?+
Compare the trains above and book directly with China Railway.