There are 4 ways to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an by plane, subway, bus, train or car
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Recommended option
Fly, line 4 subway
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Fly from Chengdu (CTU) to Xi An (XIY)
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Take the line 4 subway from North station to Xingzheng Zhongxin
Cheapest option
Line 3 bus, train
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Take the line 3 bus from Chengdu Airport T1 to Chengdu East
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Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
2 alternative options
Train
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Take the train from Chengdu East to Xian North Station
Drive
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Drive from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an
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Rules to follow in China
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Observe COVID-19 safety rules
COVID-19 help in China
If you need help, visit the national COVID-19 website or call the COVID-19 Helpline 120
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Xi'an is 120.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Xi'an is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Xi'an is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 120.
Last updated: 15 Mar 2023
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥260 - ¥360 and takes 5h 51m.
The quickest way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an is to fly and line 4 subway which costs ¥460 - ¥1100 and takes 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Chengdu Airport T1 and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Taipingyuan, Chengdu East and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
The distance between Chengdu Airport (CTU) and Xi'an is 626 km. The road distance is 733.8 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an without a car is to line 3 bus and train which takes 5h 13m and costs ¥210 - ¥470.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an, including transfers.
Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The quickest flight from Chengdu Airport to Xi An Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an is 734 km. It takes approximately 7h 31m to drive from Chengdu Airport (CTU) to Xi'an.
- Distance: 626.1 km
- Duration: 2h 21m
What companies run services between Chengdu Airport (CTU), China and Xi'an, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Xian North Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥260 - ¥340 and the journey takes 4h 3m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu to Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥440 - ¥1000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Chengdu to Xi An
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850 - ¥2700
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from North station to Xingzheng Zhongxin
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2 - ¥6
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥260 - ¥340
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥260 - ¥340
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥440 - ¥550
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850 - ¥1100
Train from Chengdu East to Xian North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260 - ¥340
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥260 - ¥340
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450 - ¥550
- Business Class Seat
- ¥850 - ¥1100
Train from Chengdu East Station to Xi'an North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200 - ¥440
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class
- ¥200 - ¥280
- 1st Class
- ¥310 - ¥440
- Website
- cdairport.com
Bus from Chengdu Airport T1 to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥15
- Schedules at
- cdairport.com
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Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines offer flights from Chengdu Airport to Xi An Airport.
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