How far in advance does the Tibet train tickets go on sale?

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worldtraveler532

02-May-2007 18:09
Posts: 24

How far in advance does the Tibet train tickets go on sale?

I received a reply for buying train ticket that they can purchase it 4 days in advance. That's cutting too close in high season.
I am planning to travel in the end of June and want to buy the permit+ticket right now if its possible.
How far in advance does the Chinese railway start selling their tickets?

Thanks

joshyD

02-May-2007 18:25
Posts: 12

Its 4 days, I don't think there is any way to get around this. You may be able to get a local to buy them for you but then you wouldn't have a permit, if its checked I don't know.

raindropz

02-May-2007 18:54
Posts: 60

not sure about high season, but according to an email i got from Sim's previously, it was between 10 - 20 days prior to depature date.

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everbrite

03-May-2007 05:37
Posts: 16,252

Travel agencies can reserve tickets long before they actually go on sale.

Ruth

First check: Everbrite's travel pages, the New RU sticky,and New RU train sticky

Since I have taken the time to answer your question, it would be nice if you took the time to respond as to whether the information was helpful.

pazu

03-May-2007 05:47
Posts: 2,177

Where are you going to buy the ticket? If you're buying the Guangzhou-Lhasa train ticket in Hong Kong, you can book it 1 month in advance, but you have to pay HK$100 extra.

Extensive FAQ about travel situation and permit restrictions in Tibet
Spinn Cafe , Lhasa, Tibet - we are based in Lhasa
Spinning in Tibet (ISBN: 9789881805966), published in Hong Kong.

joshyD

03-May-2007 09:30
Posts: 12

Unless the situation changes you will not be able to get tickets any sooner than 4 days in advance. Please see the other posts regarding the current situation in tibet.

westwood

03-May-2007 17:25
Posts: 10,544

Even then there's no guarantees they can get you the tickets. Depends on the demand and how many are available to them. The 10-20 day thing changes depending on how the Railways feel at the time.

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