What is the cheapest way to get from Beijing to Xi'an?

The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥550 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Beijing to Xi'an?

The fastest way to get from Beijing to Xi'an is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥500 - ¥550.

Is there a direct train between Beijing and Xi'an?

No, there is no direct train from Beijing station to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Beijing to Xi'an?

The distance between Beijing and Xi'an is 1141 km. The road distance is 1068.4 km.

How do I travel from Beijing to Xi'an without a car?

The best way to get from Beijing to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥500 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Xi'an?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Beijing to Xi'an, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Beijing to Xi'an train from?

Beijing to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.

Train or fly from Beijing to Xi'an?

The best way to get from Beijing to Xi'an is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥500 - ¥550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2700 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Beijing to Xi'an train arrive?

Beijing to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.

Can I drive from Beijing to Xi'an?

Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Xi'an is 1068 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Beijing to Xi'an.

Where can I stay near Xi'an?

There are 171+ hotels available in Xi'an.

Beijing to Xi'an - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Beijing to Xi'an by train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Beijing West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Beijing West / ...
4h 23m
¥503–546
Drive 1,068.4 km
1. Drive from Beijing to Xi'ancar 1,068.4 km
10h 50m
¥929–1,341
Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane PEK - XIY
4h 41m
¥1,442–2,651
Train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing West to Beijing Daxing Airporttrain
2. Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane PKX - XIY
4h 41m
¥1,041–2,254
Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
1. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane TSN - XIY
4h 59m
¥1,314–1,442

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights

88Weekly Planes

2h 25mAverage Duration

¥1,901Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,140.9 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Beijing, China and Xi'an, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Xi'an North hourly. Tickets cost ¥500–540 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, Air China and Hainan fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) hourly.

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