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Hong Kong - Xi'an High Speed Train

Hong Kong - Xi'an direct high speed train will operate from January 5, 2025 on. G826/7 will depart from Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station at 09:07 and G828/5 from Xi’an North Railway Station at 11:05 with the duration of about 10 hours.

To travel from Hong Kong to Xi'an and vice versa by high speed train, a transfer is needed as the trains do not run directly at present. Among all the railway hubs between the two cities, Guangzhou South Station and Shenzhen North Station are recommended for a transfer. The overall travel time of the journey is around 10.5 - 11 hours and the high speed train ticket costs CNY 962 - 1,095.5 (USD 136 - 154) for a second class seat.

Basic Facts of Hong Kong - Xi'an High Speed Train

Open time: September 23 of 2018

Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland

Operated at: Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station

Recommended Transfer Stations: Guangzhou South Railway Station or Shenzhen North Railway Station

Arrive at Xi'an North Railway Station

Option 1: Transfer in Guangzhou South

Overall travel time: Around 10.5 - 11 hours
Ticket fare: CNY 1,027.5 - 1,095.5 (USD 145 - 154) for second class seat
Total running distance: Around 2,214 - 2, 270 kilometers (1,376 - 1,410 miles)

Hong Kong to Guangzhou to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare

Hong Kong - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Xi'an	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Hong Kong - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Xi'an	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat
G2964: 10:04 - 11:06	G838: 11:48 - 21:16	11H12M	215 + 880.5 = 1,095.5

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Xi'an to Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable & Ticket Fare

Xi'an - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Xi'an - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat
G828: 11:05 - 20:14	G6079: 20:53 - 21:50	10H45M	812.5 + 215 = 1,027.5
G844: 11:35 - 20:27	G305: 21:08 - 22:01	10H26M	812.5 + 215 = 1,027.5

See more Xi'an Schedule

Note: The above transfer options are only for reference. For more choices, please use the search box on page top.

Xi'an to Guangzhou High Speed Train

Option 2: Transfer in Shenzhen North

Overall duration: Around 11 hours
Ticket fare: Estimated to be around CNY 962 - 1,030 (USD 136 - 145) for a second class seat
Total running distance: Around 2,230 kilometers (1,410 miles)

Hong Kong to Shenzhen to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare

Hong Kong - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Xi'an	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Hong Kong - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Xi'an	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat
G5638: 08:58 - 09:16	G826: 09:40 - 20:01	11H3M	75 + 887 = 962
G5642: 11:33 - 11:51	G830: 12:42 - 22:40	11H7M	75 + 955 = 1,030

Xi'an to Shenzhen to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable & Ticket Fare

Xi'an - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
Xi'an - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Second Class Seat
G824: 10:14 - 20:21	G6509: 21:03 - 21:21	11H7M	887 + 75 = 962

Note: The above transfer options are only for reference. For more choices, please use the search box on page top.

Hong Kong - Xi'an Train vs. Flight

	Trains	Direct Flights
Duration	Around 10.5 - 11 hours	About 3 - 3.5 hours
Ticket Fare	CNY 962 - 1,095.5 (USD 136 - 154) for a second class seat	CNY 1,500 - 3,500 (USD 206 - 480) for an economy class seat

Obviously, flight between Hong Kong and Xi'an costs much more than high speed trains but the duration of taking plane is much shorter. Therefore, it is very recommended that passengers with sufficient money and limited time travel between Hong Kong and Xi'an by air. On the contrary, it is a better choice for passengers with limited budget but adequate travel time to take high speed trains.

Depart from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

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- Last updated on Dec. 18, 2024 by Grace Yang -

Questions & Answers on Hong Kong - Xi'an High Speed Train

Asked by Alberto from SPAIN | Aug. 08, 2023 09:40

Where can I find night trains from Shenzen or Guangzhou to Xi'an?

Hello, I was wondering where can I find the night trains from Shenzen or Guangzhou to Xi'an. I have seen that you mention them, but I have been unable to find them anywhere. Thank you!

Answers (2)

Answered by Alex | Aug. 09, 2023 01:07

The high speed trains running overnight are not in service presently. There are traditional types available, taking as long as one day and one night, so not recommended. BTW, there are direct flights available.

Answered by Alberto | Aug. 09, 2023 06:45

Ah, okay thank you so much! The problem with flights is that most of them are pretty expensive, but I'll take a look.

Asked by Becci from HONDURAS | Aug. 27, 2019 23:36

Is early November still considered high season for visiting HK and Xi'an?

When is the best time to buy ticket with lower price? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by Kara | Aug. 28, 2019 20:51

November should be a normal season as no any holiday around that time. If you are looking for train ticket, the price will not change due to off season. The ticket price is fixed all year round. If you are looking for flight ticket, it should be a little bit cheaper than summer holiday time. You may check it around September or October.

Asked by Catarina from SPAIN | Apr. 03, 2019 22:26

Are there any sleeper trains for this journey?

Answers (1)

Answered by Beena | Apr. 04, 2019 02:57

No, but you can go to Guangzhou or Shenzhen first and then use sleeper ride to Xi'an from Guangzhou or Shenzhen.

Asked by Laurence from FRANCE | Mar. 22, 2019 03:59

How about to take transfer in Zhengzhou?

Do you think it is a good option or Guangzhou/Shenzhen is better?

Answers (1)

Answered by Anthony from CANADA | Mar. 24, 2019 17:20

This option surely works well also, but as there is only one train a day at 8:05am, your departure time have to be fixed at that time. If the time works well, it is a good option too and a little faster. I think the total duration should be around 9.5 hours. The ticket price is however, also the highest one, CNY1,107 per person.

Asked by Jeannie | Nov. 16, 2018 00:59

How long would it take to change from G80 to the next train to Xi'an?

Also, how early should I reach the station in HK?

Answers (1)

Answered by Corrine | Nov. 18, 2018 16:20

With paper tickets for both trips in hand, 30min would be fine. In this way, it means you need to reach West Kowloon Station early in advance, maybe 2 hours to collect both tickets. Also, there will be a fee charged if you collect the Zhengzhou-Xi'an trip tickets. If you will do the collection for second trip in Zhengzhou, you can do it for free, but 1.5 hours between the two trips would be necessary.