Germany to Tibet: How to Travel to Lhasa from Berlin in April, 2025

At present, China's visa-free policy towards Germany makes Tibet trips more convenient. April is a gorgeous time for your trip to Lhasa with mostly sunny weather. Why not take the chance and start making your plan to Tibet now? The first step of your plan to Tibet is finding an appropriate way to arrive at China’s transit cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xi’an, and Kunming, after all there is no direct flight to Lhasa unless you choose to take the flight from Kathmandu. I recommend you take these following transit cities as your stopovers to Lhasa, so as to appreciate more landscapes of China.

There are several transportation alternatives for Tibet trip from Berlin that you can refer to.

Fly from Berlin to Beijing for Tibet Trip

Beijing is an important international aviation hub in China. There are many flight options from Berlin to Beijing, and flights from Beijing to Lhasa are also very convenient, with multiple departures per day to meet your time requirement. The prices of flights from Berlin to Beijing  range from 2000 RMB to 4500 RMB. Hainan Airlines’ direct flight to Beijing is at the price of around 4500 RMB, which just takes about 9 hour. It’s a suitable choice for time saving. Some other flights with connecting stations will take more than 16 hours. The direct flight from Beijing to Lhasa takes about 2 hours.

Fly from Berlin to Shanghai for Tibet Trip

You have to take a flight with a connecting station operated by companies such as China Eastern, Air France and so on, with the time of more than 11 hours. The average prices of flights are about 3500 RMB. Shanghai is of course where you can do your shopping as much as you like. The direct flight from Shanghai to Lhasa takes about 7 hours.

Fly from Berlin to Guangzhou for Tibet Trip

The prices of flights from Berlin to Guangzhou range from 2000 RMB to 5000 RMB. The flight time exceeds 14 hours. Guangzhou is the center of Lingnan culture, with rich historical and cultural heritage and unique folk customs. In Guangzhou, you can go to Chen Clan Academy to appreciate the exquisite Lingnan architecture and traditional handicrafts. The direct flight from Guangzhou to Lhasa takes about 6 hours.

Fly from Berlin to Chengdu for Tibet Trip

Flights from Berlin to Chengdu usually include one or two stops and have a duration of approximately 18 hours. It’s a budget-friendly choice for you to take a flight operated by China eastern at the price of about 2500 RMB. Chengdu, with special snacks such as hot pot, will make you a feast during the transit period. The direct flight from Chengdu to Lhasa takes about 2 hours.

Fly from Berlin to Chongqing for Tibet Trip

It takes about 15 hours to fly from Berlin to Chongqing at the fastest, and the price of Hainan Airline is around 5,000 RMB. Chongqing is a famous historical and cultural city, with Liberation Monument and Dazu Stone Carvings. Before entering Tibet, you can have a good time in Chongqing. The direct flight from Chongqing to Lhasa takes about 2.5 hours.

Fly from Berlin to Xi’an for Tibet Trip

The prices of flights from Berlin to Xi’an range from 2400 RMB to 6000 RMB. The flight time is more than 16 hours. Xi'an is the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties, with many historical and cultural attractions. You can visit Terracotta Army, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", to feel the magnificence and mystery of the Qin Dynasty. The direct flight from Xi’an to Lhasa takes about 3 hours.

Fly from Berlin to Kunming for Tibet Trip

You need to spend at least 18 hours flying from Berlin to Kunming, a city famous for its beautiful scenery and mild temperature. The prices of flights range from 2200 RMB to 6000 RMB. The direct flight from Kunming to Lhasa takes about 3 hours.

Conclusion

Except for Kunming, all of other cities have direct trains to Lhasa. The time of trains to Lhasa range from 22 hours to 55 hours. Considering that it’s a long journey so I recommend you can fly to Xining and then reach Lhasa by train, if you want to save time and at the same time enjoy the scenery along the train route,as all trains to Lhasa will reach Xining transit station.