How to Get to Terracotta Army from Beijing/ Shanghai/ Hong Kong
First, one needs to get to Xi'an. Flights and high speed trains are recommended for the relatively short duration while normal speed overnight sleeper trains may be good choices for a day tour to Terracotta Army.
Upon landing by flight, take the airport shuttle bus Lintong Line and transfer to Lintong Bus to Terracotta Army; if arriving by train, take the metro and then change to Lintong Bus to Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
Upon landing by flight, take the airport shuttle bus Lintong Line and transfer to Lintong Bus to Terracotta Army; if arriving by train, take the metro and then change to Lintong Bus to Terracotta Warriors and Horses.
| Methods | From Beijing | From Shanghai | From Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Speed Train + Metro + Lintong Bus | 6-8h | 7.5-11h | 12-15.5h |
| Overnight Train + Metro + Lintong Bus | 13-19h | 16-21.5h | -- |
| Flight + Airport Bus + Lintong Bus | 4h | 4.5h | 5.5-6.5h |
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Step 1: Get to Xi'an by Flight or Train
From Beijing by Flight
| Number of Flights | about 25 |
| Ticket Price | CNY600 - 2,000 |
| Duration | 2h |
| Departure time | 7:30 - 23:20 |
| Frequency | 0.5-1h |
| Dep. - Arr. | Beijing Capital International Airport / Beijing Daxing Airport→ Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
From Beijing by High Speed Train
| Number of Trains | Over 20 |
| Ticket Price | Second-class Seat: CNY515.5-577.5 |
| Duration | 4-6h |
| Departure time | 06:35 to 19:00 |
| Frequency | 0.5-1h |
| Dep. - Arr. | Beijing West Railway Station - Xi'an North Railway Station |
From Beijing by Overnight Train
| Number of Trains | Over 10 |
| Ticket Price | Hard Sleeper: CNY254.5 - 268.5 Soft Sleeper: CNY398.5 - 422.5 |
| Duration | 11.5-17.5h |
| Departure time | 12:45 - 20:36 |
| Frequency | one train per hour approximately |
| Dep. - Arr. | Beijing Railway Station / Beijing West Railway Station / Beijing Fengtai Railway Station to Xi'an Railway Station |
Tip: T231, T41, Z43 and Z19 departing in the evening and arriving in the morning are recommended. Saving daytime, they are good choices for travelers making a one day tour to Terracotta Army.
See Beijing - Xi'an Overnight Trains
From Shanghai by Flight
| Number of Flights | Over 25 |
| Ticket Price | CNY700 - 2,000 |
| Duration | About 2.5h |
| Departure time | 6:35 - 23:10 |
| Frequency | two flights per hour approximately |
| Dep. - Arr. | Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport / Pudong International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
From Shanghai by High Speed Train
| Number of Trains | 19 |
| Ticket Price | Second-class Seat: CNY 659 - 748.5 |
| Duration | 5.5-9h |
| Departure time | 6:10 - 17:07 |
| Frequency | at least one train per hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station - Xi'an North Railway Station |
From Shanghai by Overnight Train
| Number of Trains | Over 10 |
| Ticket Price | Hard Sleeper: CNY310.5 Soft Sleeper: CNY488.5 |
| Duration | 14.5-20h |
| Departure time | 9:57 - 20:02 |
| Frequency | one train per hour approximately |
| Dep. - Arr. | Shanghai Railway Station to Xi'an Railway Station |
From Hong Kong by Flight
| Number of Direct Flights | 3 |
| Ticket Price | CNY1,100 - 3,700 |
| Duration | About 3.5h |
| Departure time | 11:05; 15:00 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Hong Kong International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
Passengers can also go to the nearby city Shenzhen by high speed train and then take the flight from Shenzhen to Xi'an.
Step 1: High Speed Trains From Hong Kong to Shenzhen| Number of Trains | Over 100 |
| Ticket Price | Second-class Seat: CNY 68-75 |
| Duration | 15-30 minutes |
| Departure time | 7:03 - 22:35 |
| Frequency | over 5 trains per hour |
| Dep. - Arr. | Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station - Shenzhen North Railway Station / Futian Railway Station |
From Shenzhen North Railway Station, passengers can take Shenzhen Metro Line 5 to Qian Hai Wan, transfer to line 11 to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, taking about one hour.
From Shenzhen Futian Railway Station, passengers can take line 11 to Bao'an International Airport, taking about 40 minutes.
Step 2: Shenzhen to Xi'an Flights| Number of Shenzhen-Xi'an Flights | About 20 |
| Ticket Price | CNY900 - 1,800 |
| Duration | About 3h |
| Departure time | 6:25 - 22:55 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport - Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
From Hong Kong by High Speed Train
There is no direct train between the two cities. A transfer in Shenzhen is needed. It is advised to get to Shenzhen North Railway Station in the morning, as Shenzhen to Xi'an trains depart from 9:35 - 12:46.
How to get to Shenzhen North Railway Station from Hong Kong:
How to get to Shenzhen North Railway Station from Hong Kong:1. By MTR + subway: Take MTR East Rail Line to Lok Ma Chau and cross the border to Futian Checkpoint. Then take Shenzhen metro line 4 to get there.
2. By Bullet Train: Take the bullet train from Hong Kong West Kowloon to Shenzhen North Railway Station with a duration is only around 20 minutes. For the more detailed information, refer to the chart "High Speed Trains From Hong Kong to Shenzhen" above.
Shenzhen North - Xi'an High Speed Train
Shenzhen North - Xi'an High Speed Train| Number of Trains | 4 |
| Ticket Price | Second-class Seat: CNY 913 - 1,228 |
| Duration | 9.5-13h |
| Departure time | 9:35; 9:53; 9:55; 12:48 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Shenzhen North Railway Station - Xi'an North Railway Station |
See Hong Kong - Xi'an High Speed Trains
Step 2: Get to Terracotta Army from Xi'an Airport/ Xi'an North Railway Station/ Xi'an Railway Station
From Xi'an Railway Station
→ Take metro line 4 to Wulukou
→ Transfer to metro line 1 to Fangzhicheng
→ Take metro line 9 to Huaqing Pool, get out from Exit A
→ Walk eastward to take Lintong Bus 602 or Lintong Tourist Bus Line 613 to the attraction Duration: 1h 50min Ticket: CNY9 / CNY10
From Xi'an North Railway Station
→ Take metro line 2 to Beidajie
→ Transfer to metro line 1 to Fangzhicheng
→ Take metro line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station
→ Walk eastward to take Lintong Bus 602 or Tourist Bus 613 to get to Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes Ticket: CNY11 / CNY12
From Xi'an Airport
→ Take Airport – Lintong Line to Lintong Bus Station
→ Walk westward for about 100 meters (109 yards) and then turn left, walk for another 100 meters to take Tourism Line 613
→ Get off at Terracotta Army Duration: 2 hours Ticket: CNY33.5
Further Reading: Where are the Terracotta Warriors Located? How to Get to Terracotta Army from Downtown Xi'an How to Visit Terracotta Army - A Comprehensive Visitor's GuideRecommended Tours
- Last updated on Aug. 14, 2024 by Catherine He -