Xi'an - Harbin Train

At present, only one pair of normal speed trains numbered as K4546/K4548 are operated between Xi'an Railway Station and Harbin Railway Station with duration of 33.5 - 34.5 hours. They run for a distance of 2,359 kilometers (1,466 miles). A hard sleeper costs CNY 487.5 per person.

If you want to save some time, you may make a high speed train transfer in Beijing. In this way, it totally takes 9.5 – 12.5 hours onboard and a second class seat costs CNY 1,173 at most per person.

Besides, there are also some direct flights shuttling between the two cities. Usually, it takes about 3 hours and an economy class seat may cost around CNY 700 in low seasons. In this case, passengers may choose to travel by flight as it saves a lot of time.
 (Last Update on Dec 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K4546	00:12 - 09:40+	33h28m

See more Xi'an Schedule
 (Last Update on Dec 24, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K4548	19:22 - 06:00++	34h38m

See more Harbin Schedule 

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day; "++" indicates the third day.
2. The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for real-time schedule by the tool on page top. 
 (Last Update on Dec 24, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 751.5 USD 104	CNY 487.5 USD 67	CNY 268.5 USD 37

Stations along the way:
Yan'an, Wubu, Lvliang, Fenyang, Taiyuan, Yangquan North, Baoding, Zhuozhou, Beijing West, Beijing, Jizhou, Tangshan North, Shanhaiguan, Shenyang North, Gongzhuling, Changchun
 Traveling for such a long-distance journey, passengers should better book a soft sleeper or hard sleeper to ensure a comfortable journey. The sleeper tickets should be booked in advance as they are usually in great demands. Also, you may feel bored during the long journey, it is advised to travel with a companion, bring some snacks, download some videos, or bring some magazines to kill time.
 Aside from normal speed trains, passengers can also travel by high speed trains, but they need to make a transfer in Beijing. Traveling like this, passengers can first visit both Xi'an and Beijing which are two famous tourist destinations in China, and then they can go northeastward to visit Harbin, the well-known 'Ice City'. This will be a quite good travel route for most people.

Route	Duration	Ticket Fare
Xi'an North - Beijing West	4.5 - 6 hours	CNY 515.5 - 577.5 for second class seat
Beijing Chaoyang - Harbin West	5 – 6 hours	CNY 550.5 - 595.5 for second class seat
Total	9.5 – 12 hours	CNY 1,066 - 1,173

  Beijing
As the capital city of China, Beijing is a hot tourist destination for its historical sites and natural attractions. The world-renowned Great Wall sections like Badaling and Mutianyu, and Forbidden City are located in this city. Many people are attracted to the city to explore its long history and witness its modernization. The city can be easily reached by air, train, sea, or long-distance bus.

 Harbin
Located in the northeast of China, Harbin is known as Ice City. Many people come here to visit the famous Ice and Snow World, appreciate the collections of ice artworks, and take part in Ice and Snow Festival held from the 5th of January to the end of February each year. One can go to the city by air, train, sea or long-distance bus.

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