High speed trains are among the best choices to travel between Beijing and Xi'an. About 20 pairs of trains operate on a daily basis. Running at the top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), the 1,216 km (756 mi) distance takes only 4 - 6 hours. A second class seat tickets costs CNY 515.5 - 577.5 (USD 70 - 80).
Basic Facts of Beijing - Xi'an Bullet Trains
Duration: about 4 - 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 Sep 11, 2023)
Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
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G87 | 07:00 - 11:21 | 4h21m |
G655 | 09:40 - 15:29 | 5h49m |
G429 | 12:40 - 18:22 | 5h42m |
G871 | 12:55 - 17:08 | 4h13m |
G89 | 15:00 - 19:13 | 4h13m |
G665 | 17:08 - 22:30 | 5h22m |
Around 20 departures in total: departure time from 06:35 to 19:00; duration is 4H11M to 5H57M.
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Beijing Schedule Xi'an to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable:
(Last Update on Sep 11, 2023)
Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
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G654 | 07:57 - 13:17 | 5h20m |
G686 | 10:33 - 15:48 | 5h15m |
G430 | 11:57 - 17:14 | 5h17m |
G662 | 15:09 - 20:30 | 5h21m |
G92 | 18:32 - 22:42 | 4h10m |
Around 20 departures in total: departure time from 07:03 to 19:00; duration is 4H10M to 5H50M.
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Xi'an ScheduleNote: The timetable is for reference only. You can use the search tool on the top the page for the most up-to-date schedule.
Ticket Fares of Beijing - Xi'an Bullet Trains
(Last Update on Sep 11, 2023)
Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
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CNY 1,722.5 / USD 239 | CNY 824.5 / USD 115 | CNY 515.5 / USD 72 |
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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 about 10 pairs of ordinary overnight trains running between Beijing West Railway Station and
Xi'an Railway Station. Those from Beijing are available from 12:45 to 20:36; while those departures from Xi'an operate from 16:29 to 23:19. The whole journey takes about 11.5 - 17.5 hours. The ticket price for a soft sleeper ranges from CNY 435.5 - 460.5 (USD 60 - 64); for a hard sleeper CNY 292.5 - 308.5 (USD 41 - 43); and for a hard seat CNY 148.5 - 156.5 (USD 21 - 22).

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- Last updated on Sep. 11, 2023 by Kate Liu -
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