Air

Bamda Airport (BDU), which is about 140 km (about 86.9 miles) away from Chamdo Town, is probably the highest airport in the world. Now there are two airlines, Chengdu to Chamdo and Lhasa to Chamdo. Because of the harsh weather in the plateau, plane schedules are not regular. So it is best to buy tickets in advance. The flight schedule information number is 86-(0)895-4821004. In Chengdu, you will have to buy tickets in Chamdo Hotel, Gao Sheng Qiao Lu.   

The flight schedule  (for reference only) 

Coach

There are coaches to Chengdu, Lhasa and other towns in Chamdo Town. Generally, you can take coaches to Chengdu in the Passenger Transport Station on Wednesday and Saturday. The journey will take you three days and two nights. You will have to spend four days and three nights to Lhasa by coach on Saturday. Since the road conditions are not very satisfactory in Chamdo Region, it's best to ask the Passenger Transport Station for detailed information on 86-(0)895-4822793. The local tourism bureau also operates sightseeing coaches to Lhasa. This kind of coach will run only during the day and stop during the night for a better sightseeing experience, so it will take about 5 or 6 days to Lhasa. What's more, you can ask drivers passing by to give you a lift. Bargain with them directly. CNY 100 to 150 is enough for a journey to Chengdu or Lhasa. It is best to respect local peoples and their customs while you are traveling with them - they will love you for it! 

Coach Schedule of Chamdo Passenger Station

Others Chamdo Town is not a large one, so you can take a taxi to go around the town and it will only cost you CNY 10. Pedicabs which can take two persons at the same time are also available, and they will only cost you CNY 3 to 4 per person in the town.