Around Nagchu

Public transportation in Nagchu includes buses and taxis both of which are quite affordable—buses a little more so (but also a bit more rustic).

To and from Nagchu

Train

The Qinghai-Tibet Railway has a stop in Nagchu, its highest station, but you have to catch the train in Lhasa.

Bus

Two long-distance stations in Lhasa have buses traveling to Nagchu daily. The Beijiao Bus Station (0891 6922 104) bus leaves at 8 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Xijiao Bus Station (0891 6824469) has buses that leave every hour from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. everyday. It takes about four hours to reach Nagchu on either bus. Nagchu Bus Staion (0896 3822 159) has buses heading to various locations throughout Tibet. Buses to Lhasa leave every 15 minutes and arrive at the Xijiao Bus Station.