How to Travel From Xi’an Airport to City Center
How far is Xi’an Airport from city center? Xi’an Xianyang Airport is located about 50 kilometers (30 miles) northwest from downtown area. It is very convenient to travel from Xi’an Airport to city by metro, airport shuttle bus, and taxi. Vice versa, it is also easy for people to travel from Xi’an city to airport via those public transportation.
Official Taxi Stands:
T2: outside Gate No.213 on 1F
T3: Ground Transportation Center on 1F
T5: Ground Transportation Center on 1F
Reference Taxi Fare:
Tips:
1. If you take Xi’an taxi from airport during peak hours from 07:00 to 09:00 and 17:00 to 19:00, you may face traffic jams. Please prepare enough time in order to make your trip smoothly.
2. Carpooling with other passengers is an effective way to save some money.
From Xi’an Airport to City Wall
Metro: 82 minutes; CNY 9
Take Line 14 to North Railway Station→ Take metro line 2 to Yongningmen Station, Exit D1→ Walk north around 350 meters (400 yards) to arrive at the entrance of City Wall
From Xi’an Airport to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
Metro: 95 minutes; CNY 9
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to Line 4 to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda station→ Walk northward for 700 meters (766 yards) to the entrance
Shuttle Bus: 109 min; CNY25
Take Airport Shuttle Bus Shaanxi History Museum Line to the station of Shaanxi History Museum→ Walk for 1.3km (0.8 miles) to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
From Xi’an Airport to Bell Tower & Drum Tower
Metro: 78 min; CNY8
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to line 2 to Bell Tower→Take the underground entrance to visit Bell Tower, and Drum Tower is 200 meters (219 yards) visible.
Nonstop Airport Shuttle Bus: 96min; CNY25
Take Airport Shuttle Bus Bell Tower Line and get off at Bell Tower Hotel→ From the gate of Bell Tower Hotel, you can see the Bell Tower clearly.
From Xi’an Airport to Shaanxi History Museum
Direct Airport Shuttle Bus Shaanxi History Museum Line: 93 min; CNY25
Metro: 95 min; CNY9
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station → Transfer to line 2 to Xiaozhai→ Walk eastward for 750 meters (820 yards) to the museum
From Xi’an Airport to Terracotta Army
Recommended Metro + City Bus: 2h42min; CNY 14
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to line 1 to Fangzhicheng → Transfer to line 9 to Huqing Pool → Walk for 200 meters (219 yards) to take Lintong Tourism Line 613 to Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Airport Shuttle Bus + City Bus: 5h; CNY 29
Take Airport Shuttle Bus Airport – Xi’an Railway Station Line and get off at Xi’an Railway Station → Take Bus Line 42 to Fangzhicheng Transportation Hub → Take Tourism Line 5 or 306 to Terracotta Warriors bus station → Walk for 650 meters (710 yards) to Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
From Xi’an Airport to Xi’an Railway Station
Metro: 74min; CNY8
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to line 4 to Xi’an Railway Station→ Take Exit C and walk for less than 200 meters (219 yards) to the railway station
Direct Airport Shuttle Bus Airport – Xi’an Railway Station Line: 105min, CNY 25
From Xi’an Airport to Xi’an North Railway Station
Fast and economic Metro Line 14: 48 min; CNY7
| Metro Line 14 | |
|---|---|
| Route | Airport (T2/T3/T5) → Changling Mausoleum →North Railway Station (Transfer to Line 2&4) |
| Service Hour | 06:00 - 23:26 |
| Duration | 40 minutes |
| Ticket Fare | CNY 2-9 |
| Recommended to | Most travelers |
| Airport Shuttle Bus | |
|---|---|
| Route | 6 lines to downtown like Bell Tower Hotel, Xi’an Railway Station, Hi-tech Zone ... |
| Service Hour | 04:00 - 01:00 the next day |
| Duration | 1-1.5h |
| Ticket Fare | CNY25 |
| Recommended to | Travelers stay near one of the stops |
| Taxi | |
|---|---|
| Service Hour | 24 hours |
| Duration | 30-60min if no traffic jam |
| Ticket Fare | CNY100-200 |
| Recommended to | Group travelers; affordable travelers; late arrival passengers |
How to Travel from Xi’an Airport to Popular Places
Hassel-free Choice - Taxi: 30-60min, CNY70-270
Official Taxi Stands: T2: outside Gate No.213 on 1F
T3: Ground Transportation Center on 1F
T5: Ground Transportation Center on 1F
Reference Taxi Fare:
| Destination | Fare | Time |
|---|---|---|
| City Wall | CNY 100-150 | 50min |
| Giant Wild Goose Pagoda | CNY 130-190 | 1h |
| Bell Tower / Drum Tower | CNY 100-150 | 50-60min |
| Shaanxi History Museum | CNY 110-180 | 50min |
| Terracotta Army | CNY 180-270 | 65min |
| Xi’an Railway Station | CNY 90-150 | 40min |
| North Railway Station | CNY 70-100 | 30min |
Tips: 1. If you take Xi’an taxi from airport during peak hours from 07:00 to 09:00 and 17:00 to 19:00, you may face traffic jams. Please prepare enough time in order to make your trip smoothly.
2. Carpooling with other passengers is an effective way to save some money.
Metro, Shuttle Buses & City Buses
From Xi’an Airport to City WallMetro: 82 minutes; CNY 9
Take Line 14 to North Railway Station→ Take metro line 2 to Yongningmen Station, Exit D1→ Walk north around 350 meters (400 yards) to arrive at the entrance of City Wall
From Xi’an Airport to Giant Wild Goose PagodaMetro: 95 minutes; CNY 9
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to Line 4 to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda station→ Walk northward for 700 meters (766 yards) to the entrance
Shuttle Bus: 109 min; CNY25
Take Airport Shuttle Bus Shaanxi History Museum Line to the station of Shaanxi History Museum→ Walk for 1.3km (0.8 miles) to Giant Wild Goose Pagoda
From Xi’an Airport to Bell Tower & Drum TowerMetro: 78 min; CNY8
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to line 2 to Bell Tower→Take the underground entrance to visit Bell Tower, and Drum Tower is 200 meters (219 yards) visible.
Nonstop Airport Shuttle Bus: 96min; CNY25
Take Airport Shuttle Bus Bell Tower Line and get off at Bell Tower Hotel→ From the gate of Bell Tower Hotel, you can see the Bell Tower clearly.
From Xi’an Airport to Shaanxi History MuseumDirect Airport Shuttle Bus Shaanxi History Museum Line: 93 min; CNY25
Metro: 95 min; CNY9
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station → Transfer to line 2 to Xiaozhai→ Walk eastward for 750 meters (820 yards) to the museum
From Xi’an Airport to Terracotta ArmyRecommended Metro + City Bus: 2h42min; CNY 14
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to line 1 to Fangzhicheng → Transfer to line 9 to Huqing Pool → Walk for 200 meters (219 yards) to take Lintong Tourism Line 613 to Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
Airport Shuttle Bus + City Bus: 5h; CNY 29
Take Airport Shuttle Bus Airport – Xi’an Railway Station Line and get off at Xi’an Railway Station → Take Bus Line 42 to Fangzhicheng Transportation Hub → Take Tourism Line 5 or 306 to Terracotta Warriors bus station → Walk for 650 meters (710 yards) to Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum
From Xi’an Airport to Xi’an Railway StationMetro: 74min; CNY8
Take line 14 to Xi’an North Railway Station→ Transfer to line 4 to Xi’an Railway Station→ Take Exit C and walk for less than 200 meters (219 yards) to the railway station
Direct Airport Shuttle Bus Airport – Xi’an Railway Station Line: 105min, CNY 25
From Xi’an Airport to Xi’an North Railway StationFast and economic Metro Line 14: 48 min; CNY7
- Last updated on Feb. 28, 2025 by Gabby Li -