Pingyao - Xi'an Train

Now, there are about 7 high speed trains running from Pingyao to Xi'an and 9 from Xi'an to Pingyao, with the ticket costing CNY 150 - 159.5 (USD 21 - 22) for a second class seat. They finish the 486-kilometer-distance (302 miles) in about 2.5 - 3.5 hours. 

Aside from these bullet trains, 1 pair of normal speed trains also serve the route, taking about 9 hours.
 

Pingyao - Xi'an High Speed Train

Basic Facts:

 Open Date: July 1st, 2014
 Distance: 486 kilometers (302 miles)
 Running Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
 Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Operated at: Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station
 Stations: Jiexiu East, Lingshi East, Huozhou East, Hongtong West, Linfen West, Xiangfen West, Houma West, Wenxi West, Yuncheng North, Yongji North, Dali (Shaanxi), Weinan North
Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station
Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station
Xi'an North Railway Station
Xi'an North Railway Station

Pingyao to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D250708:50 - 11:202h30m
D256909:56 - 13:113h15m
D282711:20 - 13:592h39m
D279911:36 - 14:052h29m
G245512:16 - 14:532h37m
D171112:43 - 15:433h00m
D190313:55 - 17:083h13m
D279514:42 - 17:212h39m
D163715:30 - 18:092h39m
D200716:54 - 19:242h30m
D252918:09 - 21:203h11m
D257118:33 - 21:282h55m
D167519:53 - 22:302h37m
See more Pingyao Schedule 
 

Xi'an to Pingyao Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
D253207:35 - 10:282h53m
D250207:43 - 10:513h8m
D258209:45 - 12:312h46m
D191011:06 - 13:512h45m
D190211:36 - 14:342h58m
D200812:24 - 15:172h53m
D282213:25 - 16:383h13m
G245615:13 - 17:402h27m
D256817:10 - 20:203h10m
D252817:23 - 20:062h43m
See more Xi'an Schedule 
Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
 

Ticket Fare of Pingyao – Xi'an Bullet Trains

(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
First Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 240 - 255.5
USD 34 - 36
CNY 150 - 159.5
USD 21 - 22
Pingyao - Xi'an Railway Map
Pingyao - Xi'an Railway Map
Pingyao - Xi'an High Speed Train
Pingyao - Xi'an High Speed Train
 

Normal Trains of Pingyao – Xi'an

There is one pair of normal speed trains between the two cities, which run between Xi'an Railway Station and Pingyao Railway Station. Both of the trains depart at night and arrive in the next morning, which are quite good choices for budget travelers. These departures can save one-night accommodation fee and the day time. If traveling by any of them, please purchase a hard sleeper or a soft sleeper berth beforehand. In this case, passengers can have a good rest and keep energy. Besides, only a few sockets are provided in each sleeper carriage, passengers had better bring a portable charge device on their own.  
 

Pingyao to Xi'an Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K209520:50 - 05:31+8h41m

 

Xi'an to Pingyao Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
K209607:29 - 16:319h2m
Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" means the second day.
 

Pingyao - Xi'an Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Jun 26, 2025)
Soft SleeperHard SleeperHard Seat
CNY 214
USD 30
CNY 142
USD 20
CNY 75
USD 11

 Stations along the way: Jiexiu, Lingshi, Huozhou, Hongdong, Linfen, Houma, Wenxi, Yuncheng, Yongji, Fenglingdu, Huashan, Weinan
Pingyao Railway Station
Pingyao Railway Station
Transfer between Pingyao and Xi'an by Normal Train
Transfer from Xi'an to Pingyao by Normal Train

Pingyao – Xi'an High Speed Train vs. Overnight Sleeper Train

Bullet Train  Overnight Sleeper Train
Price   CNY 150 - 159.5 for a second class seat  CNY 142 for a hard sleeper
Duration   2.5 - 3.5 hours  9 hours
Facility   Advanced   Poor
Advantages   Fast and time-saving   Save day time and one-night hotel expense
Operation Stations  A little far from city centers and scenic sites  Close to city centers and scenic sites

 See more: Xi'an - Pingyao Trains
 

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- Last updated on Jul. 07, 2025 by Grace Yang -