Which stations serve Shanghai and Lhasa?

Shanghai, Shanghaihongqiao, Shanghai South, Shanghaisongjiang, Shanghai West serve Shanghai; Lhasa serve Lhasa.

Shanghai to Lhasa Train

上海 → 拉萨

Shanghai to Lhasa takes about 21 hours 3 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 1 direct services, with the first train at 18:33 and the last at 18:33. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Shanghai and Lhasa. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

1 direct service

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z164	18:33Shanghai	15:36Lhasa	21h03m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Shanghai and Lhasa

Compare the railway stations used to reach Shanghai and Lhasa. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Shanghai

Shanghai上海
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 4
Shanghai Hongqiao上海虹桥
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 2Metro Line 10Metro Line 17
Shanghai South上海南
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line 15
Shanghai Songjiang上海松江
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 9
Shanghai West上海西
Other railway station in Shanghai
Metro Line 11Metro Line 15

Railway Stations in Lhasa

Lhasa拉萨
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Shanghai (上海) to Lhasa (拉萨)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	1
Fastest journey	21 hours 3 minutes on Z164 (18:33 to 15:36)
First train	18:33 Z164 from Shanghai
Last train	18:33 Z164 from Shanghai
Departure stations on timetable	Shanghai
Arrival stations on timetable	Lhasa
Train types in snapshot	Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanghai to Lhasa train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 21h03m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 1 direct services between Shanghai and Lhasa.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.