Terracotta Army
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How to Get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an

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The Terracotta Army, one of China's most extraordinary archaeological discoveries, is situated in Lintong District, approximately 40 kilometers (25 miles) northeast of Xi'an's city center. Currently, visitors can conveniently access the site by taking Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station and transferring to Lintong Bus 602 or Lintong Tourist Bus 613. Alternatively, they can choose the direct tourist bus that departs from the east gate of Yisu Grand Theater, near the Bell Tower, and the Dayanta Vienna Hotel, near the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda. More convenient options include taking a taxi or joining a guided tour with a pick-up service. 
 

How to Get to the Terracotta Army from Xi'an Downtown

Option 1: Subway + City Bus | 1.5 hours | CNY 10 - 15

→ Take Metro Line 1 to Fangzhicheng Station

→ Transfer to Line 9 and arrive at Huaqing Pool Station. Get out from Exit C, then walk about 200 meters (220 yards) northeast to Huaqing Pool Bus Station. 

→ Take Lintong Bus 602 or Lintong Tourist Bus 613 to the Terracotta Army.

Huaqing Pool Metro Station
Huaqing Pool Metro Station
Lintong Tourist Bus 613
Lintong Tourist Bus 613

 Departure Time: 
Lintong Tourist Bus Line 613:  Apr. - Oct.: 6:30 - 19:30; Nov. - Mar.: 7:00 - 19:00
Lintong Bus 602: 6:30 - 19:00
 Interval:
Lintong Tourist Bus Line 613: Every 25 - 30 minutes
Lintong Bus 602: Every 20 minutes
 

Option 2: Tourist Bus | 1 hour | CNY 30 for a single way

 Boarding points:
Direct Bus to the Terracotta Army
Direct Tourist Bus to the Terracotta Army
1. The east gate of Yisushe Grand Theater, near the Bell Tower
2. The Dayanta Vienna Hotel, near the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
3. Sajinqiqo Metro Station Exit B
4. Longshouyuan Metro Station Exit C
5. Shijiajie Metro Station Exit C 1
 
 Departure Time: 8:00 - 14:00; return trips: 13:00 - 18:00, extended until 20:00 in summer
 Interval: Every 30 minutes; may depart earlier if the vehicle is full. 
 Note: Only board buses with staff wearing red vests.

 

► How to Get to Yisushe Grand Theater / Dayanta Vienna Hotel?


 To Yisushe Grand Theater: Take Metro Line 2 or Line 6 to Zhonglou (the Bell Tower) Metro Station → Take Exit H → Turn left and walk about 100 meters (110 yards) north along the Anban Street.

 To Dayanta Vienna Hotel: Take Metro Line 3 or Line 4 to Dayanta Metro Station → Take Exit D→ Walk straight eastward for about 200 meters (220 yards).
 

Option 3: Tourist Bus 5 (Bus 306) | 2 hours | CNY 5

Xi'an Tourist Bus Line 5 (306)
Tourist Bus Line 5 (306)

 Boarding Point: A roadside bus stop about 50 meters (54 yards)  north of the Fangzhicheng Bus Station
 Departure Time: 07:00 - 19:00; return trips: 8:15 - 19:00
 Interval: Every 50 minutes  
 Note: Transportation card  is not accepted, prepare cash in advance.
 

► How to Get to Fangzhicheng Bus Station?

 1. Take Metro Line 1, Line 6, or Line 9 to Fangzhicheng Station, take Exit A and walk about 280 meters (310 yards) northeast.
2. Take city buses 42, 171, 213, 231, 232, 233, 237, 241, 246, 249, 255, 269, 270, 307, 401, 416, 904, or 926, and get off at Fangzhicheng Bus Station.
 

Option 4: By Taxi

For families or small groups of 3 to 4 people, you can take a taxi from downtown Xi'an to the Terracotta Army. A one-way trip takes about an hour and costs roughly CNY 160 to 220, which is more convenient and comfortable than other transportation options.
  
Taxis in Xi'an
Taxis in Xi'an
 

How to Get to the Terracotta Army from Xi'an Airport

Option 1: The Xi'an airport - Lintong bus | 1.5 - 2 hours | CNY 45 for a single way

 Boarding Point: Outside Exit 314 of T3, Xi'an Airport
 Departure Time: 09:00, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:00, 16:30, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, which may change and is determined by the current schedule posted on-site.
Notes:  Tickets can be purchased on-site, but queues may be long during peak hours; The drop-off point is approximately 1.4 km (0.9 mi.) from the entrance of the Terracotta Army, so prepare for a brief walk. 
 
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport

Option 2: By Taxi

Take a taxi from the Xi'an Airport to the Terracotta Army, which takes about 1 hour and costs CNY 200 - 300. 
 

Option 3: Subway + City Bus | 3 hours | CNY 14 - 17

→ Take Metro Line 14 to Xi'an North Railway Station
→ Transfer to Line 4 for Wulukou Station
→ Change to Line 1 for Fangzhicheng Station
→ Transfer to Line 9 for Huaqing Pool Station and take Exit C
→ Take Lintong Bus 602 or Lintong Tourist Bus 613 to reach the Terracotta Army.

 

How to Get to the Terracotta Army from Xi'an North Railway Station

Option 1: Mini Bus | 1 hour | CNY 30 for a single way

 Boarding point: The North Coach Station next to the north square of Xi'an North Railway Station
 Departure time: 08:30 - 20:30 
 Interval: Every 15 minutes
 
Xi'an North Railway Station
Xi'an North Railway Station

Option 2: By Taxi

A taxi ride from Xi'an North Railway Station to the Terracotta Army typically takes around an hour, with fares ranging between CNY 160 and CNY 220. 
 

Option 3: Subway + City Bus | 2 hours | CNY 11 - 14

→ Take Metro Line 2 to Beidajie Station
→ Transfer to Metro Line 1 to Fangzhicheng Station
→ Take Metro Line 9 to Huaqing Pool Station and take Exit C
→ Walk about 200 meters (220 yards) east to catch Lintong Bus 602 or Lintong Tourist Bus 613 to reach the Terracotta Army.
 

How to Get to the Terracotta Army from Xi'an Railway Station

Option 1: Subway + City Bus | 1.5 - 2 hours | CNY 9 - 12

→ Take Metro Line 4 to Wulukou Station.
→ Transfer to line 1 for Fangzhicheng Station.
→ Transfer to line 9 for Huaqing Pool Station and take Exit C.
→ Walk about 200 meters (220 yards) eastward to take Lintong Bus 602 or Lintong Tourist Bus Line 613 to the attraction.
 

Xi'an Railway Station
Xi'an Railway Station

Option 2: By Taxi

For direct transportation, taxis offer the most convenient railway station transfer to the Terracotta Army, with a travel time of about an hour and a fare of CNY 120 - 200.


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- Last updated on Jul. 09, 2025 by Doris Xue -