How to Get Xi'an

Xi'an, one of the 5 greatest ancient cities in the world, is the political, educational and cultural centre of Shaanxi Province. It is a transportation hub with a well-developed transportation system in West China. You can get there by plane, train and long-distance bus. All of them offer great convenience to visitors.

Get In and Out

◎By Plane

Xi'an's main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, situated in the outskirts of xianyang, 47 km away from the downtown. It has many international and domestic flights with connections to all wind directions that can reach most cities of world.

1.International flights

Bangkok, Hong Kong, Macau, Seoul, Nagoya, Fukuoka, Niigata, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Singapore etc.

2.Domestic flights

Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Dunhuang, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Harbin, Hangzhou, Hohhot, Kunming, Lhasa, Lanzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Urumqi, Wuhan, Xining, Zhangjiajie, etc.

Tips: It will cost 100RMB from downtown to airport by taking a taxi.

◎By Train

Xi'an railway station is located at the north end of Jiefang road, just outside the northeast city wall; about 30 minutes drive from the downtown. There are many railway transportations with connections to all wind directions that can reach most cities of China, such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Kunming, Lanzhou, Lhasa, Urumqi, Wuhan and Zhengzhou. Details as the following:

To Beijing- takes about 5-13 hours.

To Shanghai- takes about 11-20 hours.

To Chengdu- takes about 13-18 hours.

To Guangzhou- takes about 8-24 hours.

To Chongqing- takes about 14 hours.

To Kunming- takes about 36-53 hours.

To Lanzhou- takes about 8-10 hours.

To Lhasa- takes about 36 hours.

To Urumqi- takes about 31-56 hours.

To Wuhan- takes about 4-18 hours.

To Zhengzhou- takes about 2-6 hours.

Tips: It will cost 11RMB from downtown to railway station by taking a taxi. 

◎By high-speed train

Tourists can take high-speed train to Xian if they start their trip from Zhengzhou. The Zhengzhou–Xi'an High Speed Railway, also known as the Zhengxi Passenger Line, is one of the segments of the future Xulan Passenger Dedicated Line, a high-speed mainline from Lanzhou to Xuzhou, paralleling the existing Longhai Railway line. It only takes about 2 hours from Zhengzhou Railway Station to Xian North Railway Station.

High-speed Train Schedule from Zhengzhou to Xian

Train No.

Time (Dep. – Arr.)

Distance(KM)

Seat Fares (¥)

G2001

08:00-10:15

505

223/267

G2003

09:30-11:41

505

223/267

D1001

11:25-14:15

505

136/170

G2005

13:05-15:16

505

223/267

G2007

13:24-15:35

505

223/-

D1003

13:44-16:35

505

136/170

G2009

14:3516:50

505

223/267

G2011

15:05-17:16

505

223/267

D1005

15:47-18:40

505

136/170

D1007

17:46—20:37

505

136/170

G2013

18:39-20:52

505

223/267

G1009

18:52-22:01

505

136/170

G2015

19:35-21:46

505

223/267

G2017

20:10-22:20

505

223/267

G2019

20:40-22:50

505

223/267

◎By Coach

Xi'an is second-largest highway transport hub in china, only second to Beijig. The main long distance bus station is Shaanxi Province Long-distance Bus Station, is opposite the railway station in the northeast of the city. Bus service is available to Huashan, Lanzhou, Luoyang, Taiyuan, Zhengzhou, Yinchuan, etc. Details as the following:

To Huashan- takes about 2-3 hours.

To Lanzhou- takes about 8-10 hours.

To Luoyang- takes about 5-7 hours.

To Taiyuan- takes about 12 hours. 

To Zhengzhou- takes about 9-12 hours.

To Yinchuan- takes about 15 hours.

Getting Around Xian

◎By Bicycle

Bicycle is a very popular way to get around the city. Bike lanes are available on some streets.

◎By Bus

Bus is a very convenient way to get around the city. Regular buses within the city cost ¥1 (¥2 for air-conditioned, marked with a snow-flake).

◎By Taxi

Taxi is also a good way to travel around. The rate for the normal (green) taxis is ¥6 for the first 2 kilometer and then ¥1.5 for every additional kilometer. Waiting times longer than 2 minutes will be charged ¥1.5 per minute.


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