Beijing to Xi'an Train
Xi'an is the home of the Terracotta Army, and the high-speed train from Beijing West to Xi'an North is the fastest way to get there — around 4.5 hours versus a flight plus airport transfers plus security.
- Fastest journey
- 4h30m
- Distance
- 1216 km
- Trains per day
- 20+
- Departs
- Beijing West
- Arrives
- Xi'an North
Departures on 2026-10-29
| Train | Depart | Arrive | Duration | Second Class | First Class | Business Class | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G651 | 06:38 | 12:20 | 05:42 | US$85 | US$128 | US$236 | Book |
| G321 | 07:00 | 11:20 | 04:20 | US$94 | US$143 | US$267 | Book |
| K507 | 07:12 | 23:00 | 15:48 | – | – | – | Book |
| G3931 | 07:39 | 13:25 | 05:46 | US$85 | US$129 | US$267 | Book |
| G351 | 07:55 | 12:05 | 04:10 | US$94 | US$143 sold out | US$282 | Book |
| G2455 | 08:08 | 14:51 | 06:43 | US$78 | US$117 sold out | US$226 | Book |
| G357 | 08:10 | 12:31 | 04:21 | US$94 | US$143 sold out | US$267 sold out | Book |
| G655 | 08:26 | 14:20 | 05:54 | US$81 | US$122 | US$252 | Book |
| G969 | 09:10 | 15:07 | 05:57 | US$85 | US$129 | US$237 | Book |
| G1307 | 09:29 | 15:18 | 05:49 | US$93 | US$142 | US$266 sold out | Book |
| G1591 | 09:40 | 15:32 | 05:52 | US$81 sold out | US$122 sold out | US$252 sold out | Book |
| G365 | 09:55 | 14:05 | 04:10 | US$94 | US$143 sold out | US$282 | Book |
Times shown are local China time (UTC+8). Prices are in US dollars and include service fee.
What you should know
- Departures leave from Beijing West (北京西) and arrive at Xi'an North (西安北), which is on Metro Line 2 — you can reach the city wall without a taxi.
- If you plan to continue south (Chengdu, Chongqing), Xi'an North is also the interchange for the Xi'an–Chengdu high-speed line.
- Early-morning departures let you reach the Terracotta Army site the same afternoon.
We book real tickets directly against your passport number — no Chinese ID or phone number needed. Your passport is your ticket: go to the staffed lane at the gate, let staff scan it, and board.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Xi'an North to the Terracotta Army?
Take Metro Line 2 to Xi'an North hub area, then the Tourist Bus 5 (306) directly to the museum. Allow roughly 1 hour each way.
Which Xi'an station will I arrive at?
High-speed trains stop at Xi'an North (西安北). The older Xi'an Station in the city centre mostly handles conventional trains.
Is the train better than flying to Xi'an?
For most travellers yes — no airport security queues, city-centre to city-centre, and the trains run on time far more often than flights on this corridor.