Beijing - Xi'an High Speed Train

High speed trains are among the best choices to travel between Beijing and Xi'an. About 22 pairs of high speed G trains operate on a daily basis. Running at the top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), the 1,216 km (756 mi) distance takes only 4 - 6 hours. A second class seat tickets costs CNY 481.5 (USD 68). 

In addition, 2 pairs of overnight D trains run between Beijing and Xi'an, taking nearly 12 - 12.5 hours. The ticket fare for a second class sleeper is CNY 300 - 303 (USD 43).
 

Basic Facts of Beijing - Xi'an Bullet Trains

Duration: about 4 - 6 hours

Distance: 1,216 kilometers (756 miles)

Operated at: Beijing West Railway StationXi'an North Railway Station

Major Stops: Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou East, Luoyang Longmen, Huashan North , and Weinan North
 

Beijing-Xi'an High Speed Railway Map
Beijing - Xi'an High Speed Railway Map
Beijing-Xi'an High Speed Train
Arrive in Beijing by Bullet Train

Beijing to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G8707:00 - 11:194h19m
G5509:55 - 14:054h10m
G42912:40 - 18:255h45m
G66517:08 - 22:455h37m
G5919:00 - 23:114h11m
Around 22 departures of G trains in total: departure time from 06:39 to 19:00; duration is 4H10M to 05H59M.

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D2915:53 - 03:42+11h49m
D4320:30 - 08:23+11h53m

See more Beijing Schedule 
 
Beijing - Xi'an Overnight D Trains
 

Xi'an to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G65407:47 - 13:175h30m
G68610:20 - 15:485h28m
G43012:00 - 17:155h15m
G66215:15 - 20:305h15m
G6019:00 - 23:174h17m
Around 22 departures of G trains in total: departure time from 07:07 to 19:00; duration is 4H10M to 6H9M.

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D3002:06 - 14:3612h30m
D4420:35 - 08:22+11h47m

See more Xi'an Schedule

Note: The timetable is for reference only. You can use the search tool on the top the page for the most up-to-date schedule.
 

Ticket Fares of Beijing - Xi'an Bullet Trains

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)
Business Class Seat First Class Seat Second Class Seat Soft Sleeper
G trains CNY 1,620.5 - 1,815.5
USD 230 - 258
CNY 770.5 - 922.5
USD 109 - 131
CNY 481.5 - 577.5
USD 68 - 82
D trains CNY 192 - 193
USD 27
CNY 517
USD 73
 

How to Get to Beijing West Railway Station

Passengers can get there by subway line 7 or line 9. In addition, buses 3, 9, 21, 40, 50, 53, 62, 65, 67, 89, 96, 109, 122, 129, 142, 320, 339, 374, 387, 394,  414, 616,  663, 694, 917, 982,  night 5, 8, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 36 shuttle between the station and other areas in the city.
Beijing West Railway Station
Beijing West Railway Station
Subway Line 7 of Beijing
Beijing Subway Line 7

How to Get to Xi'an North Railway Station

Metro line 2, line 4 and line 14 can conveniently serve passengers to or leave the station. Or one can take buses 149, 182, 200, 263, 264, 281, 329, 523, 530, 727, 840, 841, 866, 882, 884 to reach or leave the station. 
Xi'an North Railway Station
Ticket Gate at Xi'an North Railway Station
Xi'an Metro Line 2
Xi'an Metro Line 2
In addition, there are about 7 pairs of ordinary overnight trains running between Beijing West Railway Station/Beijing Fengtai Railway Station and Xi'an Railway Station. Those from Beijing are available from 12:50 to 18:46; while those departures from Xi'an operate from 17:28 to 02:00+1. The whole journey takes about 12 - 17.5 hours. The ticket price for a soft sleeper ranges from CNY 398.5 -  422.5 (USD 57 - 60); for a hard sleeper CNY 254.5 - 268.5 (USD 36 - 38); and for a hard seat CNY 148.5 - 156.5 (USD 21 - 22).
Major Rail Lines from Beijing to:

Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to:
- Last updated on Nov. 25, 2024 by Brenda Lian -