There are 3 ways to get from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Xian North to Gongyi South Stationtrain Xi'an / ...
- Take the taxi from Gongyi South to Shaolin Monasterytaxi
3h 21m¥212–251Drive 416.1 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Shaolin Monasterycar 416.1 km
4h 45m¥357–515Taxi
- Take the taxi from Xi'an to Shaolin Monasterytaxi 416.1 km
4h 45m¥900–1,100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery is to train and taxi which costs ¥210 - ¥260 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery is to train and taxi which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥210 - ¥260.
The distance between Xi'an and Shaolin Monastery is 420 km. The road distance is 416.1 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥210 - ¥260.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery is 416 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery.
There are five+ hotels available in Shaolin Monastery.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Shaolin Monastery, Henan, China?
There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xian North, take the train to Gongyi South Station, then take the taxi to Shaolin Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Xi'an to Shaolin Monastery in around 4h 45m.
Train from Xian North to Gongyi South Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥280–310
- Business Class Seat
- ¥400–600
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