Pingyao - Xian Train

Now, there are about 12 high speed trains running from Pingyao to Xi'an and 11 from Xi'an to Pingyao, with the ticket costing CNY 150 - 159.5 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.
  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

Xian North Railway Station

(Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2507	08:50 - 11:17	2h27m
D2513	09:49 - 12:44	2h55m
D4171	10:42 - 13:48	3h6m
D2827	11:20 - 13:57	2h37m
D2799	11:36 - 14:03	2h27m
D1711	12:43 - 15:41	2h58m
G3781	13:28 - 16:27	2h59m
D1903	13:55 - 17:13	3h18m
D2531	17:00 - 19:55	2h55m
D2529	18:11 - 20:40	2h29m
D2571	18:32 - 21:28	2h56m
D2515	20:12 - 22:48	2h36m

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(Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2504	07:45 - 10:27	2h42m
D2532	08:12 - 10:49	2h37m
D2502	08:40 - 11:08	2h28m
D2582	09:42 - 12:31	2h49m
D1910	11:08 - 13:51	2h43m
D1902	11:38 - 14:34	2h56m
G2456	15:15 - 17:40	2h25m
D2584	16:59 - 20:13	3h14m
D2568	17:08 - 20:27	3h19m
D2528	17:25 - 19:57	2h32m

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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
 (Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 450 - 483 USD 65 - 70	CNY 240 - 255.5 USD 35 - 37	CNY 150 - 159.5 USD 22 - 23

There is one pair of normal speed trains between the two cities, which run between Xian 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.  
 

(Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K2095	20:50 - 05:31+	8h41m

 (Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K2096	07:29 - 16:31	9h2m

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.
 (Last Update on Feb 4, 2026)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 214 USD 31	CNY 142 USD 21	CNY 75 USD 11

 Stations along the way: Jiexiu, Lingshi, Huozhou, Hongdong, Linfen, Houma, Wenxi, Yuncheng, Yongji, Fenglingdu, Huashan, Weinan

Pingyao Railway Station

Transfer from Xian to Pingyao by Normal 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

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