Beijing to Xian

Beijing to Xian

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Beijing to Xian Destination Reviews

JD
Jade D
It was quite uncomfortable and super crowded but had worse rides
Beijing to Xian, Train #D43 1st Class Sleeper, China Railway (中国铁路), Apr 10, 2026
RT
Robert T
Was not easy to find out where to go and what seats we had.
Beijing to Xian, Train #G55 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Dec 19, 2025
RL
Rebecca L
All good thanks, went smoothly
Beijing to Xian, Train #G667 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Nov 15, 2025
LA
Luca A
Little space for traveler luggage, this only the problem we got.
Beijing to Xian, Train #G91 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Sep 12, 2025
TC
Teresa C
Straight coward travel with excellent signage which made traveling by train so easy & stress free
Beijing to Xian, Train #G667 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), Jul 16, 2025
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Beijing to Xian Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
01:07
17:49
$67.99
Train
China Railway
Soft Sleeper
01:47
18:10
$67.99
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
02:13
07:13
$80.99
  4.7
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
04:58
09:39
$85.27
  4.3
Flight
Air China
Economy
06:20
11:45
$914.02
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
06:39
12:20
$80.54
  4.3
Flight
Air China
Economy
06:55
09:25
$564.71
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
07:15
13:40
$521.04
Train
China Railway
Hard Seat
07:37
03:53
$26.36
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
07:55
12:06
$90.14
  4.7
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
08:13
14:09
$85.71
  4.7
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:30
11:00
$415.51
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
08:55
10:55
$318.82
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:25
11:50
$414.36
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:45
12:15
$415.51
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
10:10
20:25
$402.47
Flight
Air China
Economy
10:40
12:55
$415.51
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
11:00
19:15
$478.94
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
11:20
13:30
$318.82
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
11:40
19:15
$464.33

How to get from Beijing to Xian

Travelling between Beijing and Xian is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 465.55 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 62.46.

How long does it take to get from Beijing to Xian?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Beijing and Xian depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Beijing and Xian. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 9h 50m to reach Xian.

How much does it cost to get from Beijing to Xian?

Travelling between Beijing and Xian can be as cheap as USD 62.46 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 465.55 if you buy a Air China flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Beijing and Xian ?

  • 113 from Beijing to Xian starting from 06:38 Beijing Fengtai until 20:41 Beijing Fengtai
  • 46 from Beijing to Xian starting from 07:15 Beijing Capital Airport until 22:05 Beijing Capital Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Beijing to Xian.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Beijing to Xian, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 83.87.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Beijing and Xian

Air China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Beijing to Xian?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 99% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Beijing to Xian

Facts about the transport from Beijing to Xian

Cheapest Transport$63
Fastest Transport1h 50m
Earliest Departure6:38 AM
Latest Departure10:05 PM
Departures per day159
Distance1559 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Railway, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hebei Airlines, HK INT, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines