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Xian to Pingyao Train

Up to now, 11 high speed trains are in service from Xi’an North Railway Station to Pingyao Ancient Town Railway Station. These high speed trains run the whole travel distance of 486 kilometers (302 miles) within 2.5 to 3 hours. A first class seat costs CNY 238 - 245 (US$ 35 - 36) and a second class seat costs CNY 148 - 153 (US$ 22).

Also, Xi'an Railway Station supports 1 normal speed train to Pingyao Railway Station. 9 hours are needed to finish the journey. The price for a soft sleeper is CNY 214 (US$ 31) and for a hard sleeper is CNY 142 (US$ 21).

Xi’an to Pingyao Train Tickets Booking

Train
Dep.
Arr.
TrainDep.Arr.Duration
K2096
9H2M
07:29
Xian
16:31
Pingyao
 
9H2M
D2504
2H42M
07:45
Xian North
10:27
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H42M
K2096
8H36M
07:55
Lintong
16:31
Pingyao
 
8H36M
D2532
2H37M
08:12
Xian North
10:49
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H37M
D2502
2H28M
08:40
Xian North
11:08
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H28M
D2582
2H49M
09:42
Xian North
12:31
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H49M
D1910
2H43M
11:08
Xian North
13:51
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H43M
D1902
2H56M
11:38
Xian North
14:34
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H56M
G2456
2H25M
15:15
Xian North
17:40
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H25M
D2584
3H14M
16:59
Xian North
20:13
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
3H14M
D2568
3H19M
17:08
Xian North
20:27
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
3H19M
D2528
2H32M
17:25
Xian North
19:57
Pingyao Ancient Town
 
2H32M

Top Things to Do in Pingyao

Ancient Ming-Qing Street is the commercial center in the ancient town. Tourists can buy souvenirs and taste local specialties there. If you want to know what the ancient trail is like, you can get to the Ancient Government Office of Pingyao Ancient Town to see the performance of an ancient trail.
 

Watch shows in Pingyao Grand Theatre

What’s more, with the entrance ticket of the ancient town in hand, you can watch the traditional shows in Pingyao Grand Theatre for free during the day.
 

Taste local specialties

Most foods in Pingyao are made of wheat. Local foods that worth tasting include Wantuozi, Youmian Kaolao, Yam and Beef. Except for these foods, drinks like Yellow Wine of Changshengyuan is also advised.

 See also Pingyao - Xi'an Train

 See detailed Xi'an Train Schedule & Pingyao Train Schedule
 
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- Last updated on Apr. 03, 2026 by Rachel Hou -