Beijing - Xian High Speed Train

High speed trains are among the best choices to travel between Beijing and Xi'an. About 23 pairs of high speed G 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 470 - 577.5 (US$ 69 - 85). 

In addition, 4 pairs of overnight D trains run between Beijing and Xi'an, taking nearly 7.5 - 12.5 hours. The ticket fare for a second class sleeper is CNY 350 - 373 (US$ 51 - 55).
 

Duration: about 4 - 6 hours

Distance: 1,216 kilometers (756 miles)

Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station / Fengtai Railway Station / North Railway Station / Qinghe Railway Station,  Xi'an Railway Station / North Railway Station

Major Stops: Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou East, Luoyang Longmen, Huashan North , and Weinan North

Beijing - Xian High Speed Railway Map

Arrive in Beijing by Bullet Train

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G321	07:00 - 11:20	4h20m
G1307	09:29 - 15:18	5h49m
G1405	12:40 - 18:34	5h54m
G323	15:00 - 19:12	4h12m

Around 23 departures of G trains in total: departure time from 06:38 to 19:00; duration is 4H10M to 06H43M.

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D29	15:59 - 03:47+	11h48m
D41	20:04 - 08:46+	12h42m
D43	20:30 - 08:23+	11h53m
D19	20:42 - 08:35+	11h53m

See more Beijing Schedule 

Beijing - Xi'an Overnight D Trains

 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G654	07:47 - 13:17	5h30m
G686	10:39 - 16:19	5h40m
G354	12:04 - 16:32	4h28m
G662	15:04 - 20:35	5h31m
G324	18:22 - 22:32	4h10m

Around 22 departures of G trains in total: departure time from 07:07 to 19:00; duration is 4H10M to 6H45M.

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D30	02:06 - 14:36	12h30m
D42	20:23 - 08:49+	12h26m
D44	20:35 - 08:22+	11h47m

See more Xian Schedule

Note: The timetable is for reference only. You can use the search tool on the top the page for the most up-to-date schedule.
 (Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 1,453 - 1,815.5 USD 213 - 266	CNY 753 - 922.5 USD 110 - 135	CNY 470 - 577.5 USD 69 - 85

 

Ticket Fares of Beijing - Xian Bullet D Trains

(Last Update on Apr 3, 2026)

1st Class Sleeper	2nd Class Sleeper	Second Class Seat
CNY 494 - 552 USD 72 - 81	CNY 350 - 373 USD 51 - 55	CNY 192 - 429 USD 28 - 63

 Passengers can get there by subway line 7 or line 9. In addition, buses 3, 9, 21, 40, 50, 53, 62, 65, 67, 89, 96, 109, 122, 129, 142, 320, 339, 374, 387, 394,  414, 616,  663, 694, 917, 982,  night 5, 8, 14, 15, 22, 23, and 36 shuttle between the station and other areas in the city.

Beijing West Railway Station

Beijing Subway Line 7

Metro line 2, line 4 and line 14 can conveniently serve passengers to or leave the station. Or one can take buses 149, 182, 200, 263, 264, 281, 329, 523, 530, 727, 840, 841, 866, 882, 884 to reach or leave the station. 

Ticket Gate at Xi'an North Railway Station

Xian Metro Line 2