Xian to Beijing

Xian to Beijing

Xian
Beijing
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Xian to Beijing Destination Reviews

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Nice and fast but crowded with babies
Xian to Beijing, Train #G56 Second Class Seat, China Railway (中国铁路), May 20, 2025
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Xian to Beijing Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Train
China Railway
Hard Sleeper
00:12
16:48
$47.47
Train
China Railway
Hard Sleeper
02:00
14:30
$45.11
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
02:33
07:46
$75.97
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
06:15
11:55
$535.20
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
06:35
09:00
$353.35
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
06:55
09:30
$350.48
Flight
Beijing Capital Airlines
Economy
07:15
19:15
$499.16
Flight
Beijing Capital Airlines
Economy
07:35
19:15
$499.05
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
07:55
14:45
$620.78
Train
China Railway
First Class Seat
08:12
16:15
$103.65
Flight
Air China
Economy
08:30
10:50
$415.51
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
08:50
21:15
$253.32
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
09:10
13:30
$90.14
  4.8
Flight
Shandong Airlines
Economy
09:30
11:40
$1,193.00
Flight
Air China
Economy
09:50
21:05
$413.17
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:09
14:26
$90.14
  4.8
Flight
Hainan Airlines
Economy
10:25
12:50
$349.90
Train
China Railway
Second Class Seat
10:45
16:43
$85.71
Flight
Air China
Economy
11:05
20:00
$304.98
Flight
China Eastern Airlines
Economy
11:30
13:25
$318.25

How to get from Xian to Beijing

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 447.52 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 338.41.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 18 hours to travel between Xian and Beijing depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Xian and Beijing. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 10m. Train does a much slower job and take about 17h 31m to reach Beijing.

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

Travelling between Xian and Beijing can be as cheap as USD 338.41 if you opt for a Shandong Airlines flight and as expensive as USD 447.52 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 Xian and Beijing ?

  • 20 from Xian to Beijing starting from 08:30 Xian Xianyang Airport until 20:35 Xian Xianyang Airport

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

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 Xian to Beijing, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 338.41.

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 Xian and Beijing

Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shandong 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 Xian to Beijing?

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

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Xian to Beijing

Facts about the transport from Xian to Beijing

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport2h 10m
Earliest Departure12:12 ночи
Latest Departure8:35 вечера
Departures per day20
Distance876 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAir China, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines