There are 5 ways to get from Chengdu to Xi'an by train, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xi'an Northtrain Chengdu / ...
3h 57m¥205–710Drive 712.9 km
- Drive from Chengdu to Xi'ancar 712.9 km
7h 21m¥602–869Line 1 subway, subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Luomashi to Century Citysubway
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane TFU - XIY
4h 49m¥939–3,465Train via Shi Tushuguan
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Xian North Stationtrain Chengdu East
5h 26m¥325–370Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane CTU - XIY
6h 57m¥1,633–2,755
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥750 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Xi'an is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥200 - ¥750.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Fengcheng 5-lu via Chengdu East and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Chengdu and Xi'an is 670 km. The road distance is 712.9 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥200 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Chengdu to Xi'an, including transfers.
Chengdu to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Xi'an is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥200 - ¥750. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1600 - ¥2800 and takes 6h 57m.
Chengdu to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chengdu to Xi'an is 713 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Chengdu to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Xi'an, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North hourly. Tickets cost ¥290–677 and the journey takes 3h 14m. China Railways D-Class also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Tibet Airlines Corporation, Sichuan Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 3 times a day.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,400
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥550–3,500
Train from Chengdu East to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Chengdu East to Xian North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥320–360
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥540–590
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
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