High speed trains are among the best choices to travel between Beijing and Xi’an. Running at the top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), the 1,216 km (756 mi) distance takes only 4.5-6 hours. A second class seat tickets costs CNY 515.5 / USD 76.
Basic Facts of Beijing - Xi'an Bullet Trains
Duration: about 4.5 -6 hours
Distance: 1,216 kilometers (756 miles)
Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station
Major Stops: Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou East, Luoyang Longmen, Huashan North , and Weinan North
 | | Beijing - Xi'an High Speed Railway Map | |  | | Arriving Beijing West by the Bullet Train | |
Beijing to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule:
(Last Update on May 21, 2019)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G427 | 06:21 - 10:58 | 4h37m |
| G89 | 06:53 - 11:24 | 4h31m |
| G651 | 06:58 - 12:47 | 5h49m |
| G653 | 07:45 - 13:48 | 6h3m |
| G671 | 08:15 - 14:16 | 6h1m |
| G571 | 09:22 - 15:03 | 5h41m |
| G307 | 09:38 - 15:35 | 5h57m |
| G655 | 09:43 - 15:38 | 5h55m |
| G429 | 10:45 - 16:20 | 5h35m |
| G667 | 11:20 - 17:09 | 5h49m |
| G659 | 11:53 - 17:35 | 5h42m |
| G661 | 13:50 - 19:54 | 6h4m |
| G87 | 14:00 - 18:20 | 4h20m |
| G673 | 14:28 - 20:26 | 5h58m |
| G349 | 15:13 - 19:45 | 4h32m |
| G663 | 15:45 - 21:18 | 5h33m |
| G665 | 16:00 - 21:46 | 5h46m |
| G25 | 18:55 - 23:21 | 4h26m |
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Beijing Schedule (Last Update on May 21, 2019)
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|
| G652 | 07:52 - 13:27 | 5h35m |
| G656 | 10:03 - 15:33 | 5h30m |
| G88 | 13:30 - 17:55 | 4h25m |
| G666 | 16:00 - 21:31 | 5h31m |
| G90 | 18:24 - 22:52 | 4h28m |
17 departures in total: departure time from 07:52 to 18:24; duration from 4H24M to 6H5M.
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Xi'an ScheduleNote: The timetable is for reference only. You can use the search tool on top the page for the most up-to-date schedule.
Ticket Fares of Beijing - Xi'an Bullet Trains
(Last Update on May 21, 2019)
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|
| CNY 1,627.5 / USD 247 | CNY 824.5 / USD 125 | CNY 515.5 / USD 78 |
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| A Second Class Cabin |
How to Get to Beijing West Railway Station
Passengers can get there by
subway line 7 or
line 9. In addition, buses 3, 9, 21, 40, 50, 52, 53, 65, 67, 89, 96, 109, 122, 309, 349, 373, 387, 410, 414, 616, 661, 662, 663, 673, 694, 695, 741, 820, 821, 840, 843, 890, 941 Fast, 941, 982, 997, night 15, and night 22 shuttle between the station and other areas in the city.
How to Get to Xi'an North Railway Station
Metro line 2 can conveniently serve passengers to or leave the station. Or one can take buses 108, 238, 263, 264, 265, 266, 329, 360, 723, 727 to reach or leave the station.
In addition, there are over 7 pairs of ordinary overnight trains running between Beijing West Railway Station and
Xi'an Railway Station. Those from Beijing are available from 14:22 to 20:40; while those departures from Xi'an operate from 02:17 to 22:47. The whole journey takes about 11.5 – 15.5 hours. The ticket price for soft sleeper ranges from CNY415.5/440.5; for hard sleeper CNY272.5 to 288.5; and for hard seat CNY148.5 to 156.5.
Major Rail Lines from Xi'an to:
- Last modified on Apr. 30, 2019 -
I travelled in 2nd class on a high speed bullet train from Xi'an to Beijing and found the seats to be quite comfortable and we had more space than I thought we would, there was good leg room to stretch out and the carriages themselves were exceptionally clean. There is nothing to do on these trains though so make sure you bring a book or simply look out the window and see the Chinese countryside.
The other train I booked was an overnight from Chengdu to Xi'an. I purchased soft sleeper tickets. I would recommend future travellers to see if there is a 'soft sleeper waiting area' at their departure station. There was at the station we departed from and it had very comfy chairs to wait in rather than benches in the actual station area. The beds on the train definitely weren't all that 'soft' but they were comfortable enough for one night. We were paired with another English speaking couple which was both nice and convenient. I would recommend future travellers requesting to be bunked with other foreigners if possible. Unfortunately there was a lot of smoking on our train, including train staff which I did not like. As an asthmatic this affected my comfort whilst on the train so I would warn future travellers about this if it would be a huge problem for them. Also the bathroom facilities on the train were quite appalling, even for public restroom standards. If you're looking to save some money when travelling long distances than overnight trains are fine for what they are.
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