Popular Bus Lines in Xi'an

Xi'an is a square city, thus the buses in the urban area usually run in the four straight directions. Meanwhile, since some commercial and trade centers are located along these lines, it is helpful for travelers to find some frequently used lines out in advance. Hereunder are the popular bus lines passing by famous spots in Xi'an. All the buses are self-service buses and IC card is available.
 

 No.600 Shaanxi Normal University (Chang'an campus)- Intersection of Wenjing Rd. & Fengcheng 7th Rd.
Passing by: Xi’an Institute of Post and Telecommunications (Chang'an campus) – Northwest University of Politics & Laws (Chang'an campus) - TV Tower - International Conference Center - Northwest University of Politics & Laws/Xi'an International Studies University - Xiao Zhai - South Gate - Bell Tower – Public Library
Operating time: 06:00~24:00
Ticket fare: CNY2 
Tips: Since this line is often used by university students, the buses are always crowded all year round except during the Summer Holiday and the Winter Vacation. However, the high frequency of departure can release this situation a little.
 

 

Bus No. 603

 No.603 Jinhutuo – Xi'an Railway Station
Passing by: TV Tower - International Conference Center - Northwest University of Politics & Laws/Xi'an International Studies University - Xiao Zhai - Yongning Gate - South Bell Tower - Xincheng Square / Shaanxi Provincial People's Government
Operating time: 06:00~24:00
Ticket fare: CNY2 
Tips: It is one of the easiest catching buses with a departure interval of 3-5 minutes.
 

 No.5 Shijia Xincheng Community – Xi'an Railway Station
Passing by: Mingde Gate – Zhuque Street - Xi'an Jiaotong University College of Medicin - Xiao Zhai – Shaanxi History Museum – Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Heping Gate 
Operating time: 06:00~24:00
Ticket fare: CNY2
 

 No. 22 North Xi'an Railway Station & Qinghua Pool South Rd.
Passing by: Chaoyang Gate – Southeast Corner of City Wall – North Square of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – South Square of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – West Gate of Tang Paradise - Qujiang Pool Park
Operating time: 06:00~23:40
Ticket fare: CNY2
Tips: Yongxingfang, a food street with authentic local snacks, is on the line. Get off at Zhongshan Gate and walk for less than 400 meters to try local food.
 

 No. 224 Qujiang Pool South Rd. - Yuxiang Gate
Passing by: West Gate of Tang Paradise –North Square of Giant Wild Goose Pagoda – Nanshao Gate (Metro Line 2 & 5) - Small Wild Goose Pagoda – Zhuque Gate (Xi’an Park around City) – West Passenger Station
Operating time: 06:30~20:30
Ticket fare: CNY2

 No. 11 Yongning Gate - Linhe Spring Bus Dispatching Station
Passing by: Yongning Gate – Bell Tower – Revolution Park – Kangfu Rd. – Chanhe River - Banpo Bus Dispatching Station
Operating time: 06:00~24:00
Ticket fare: CNY2
Tips: The Revolution Park is famous for its marriage market and the Banpo Bus Dispatching Station is very close to Banpo Museum
 

 The 1st & 2nd Line of the 2nd Ring Road

Xi'an Autobus Passing the South Gate

Passing by: Xi'an Railway Signal Factory (transfer to metro line 3) - the Armed Police Hospital – Intersection of South 2nd Ring Rd. & Wenyi Rd. – Chang’an Overpass (transfer to line 2) - Administration Hall of Shaanxi Province – Hanguang Rd. - Talent Market - South Laodong Rd. (transfer to line 5 & line 6) – Xidian University – Zhuhong Rd. - North Coach Station – Xinijamiao Overpass (transfer with line 3)
Operating time: 06:00~21:00
Ticket fare: CNY2
Tips: The 1st line runs clockwise and 2nd line runs anticlockwise. The ring lines pass through many metro stations of line 1, 2, 3, 5 & 6, making it convenient for tourists to travel in Xi’an.