Xi'an is served by Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) for air travel, and two primary railway stations: Xi'an Railway Station and Xi'an North Railway Station, which act as central hubs for rail connections.
By Air:
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) connects to major cities in China and offers international flights to destinations including Japan, South Korea, Central Asia, and Europe.
From the airport to the city center, shuttle buses are available for approximately CNY 25, taking 1 to 2 hours.
Metro Line 14 and then Line 2 can transport travelers from the airport to the city center, with a journey time of 45 minutes to 1.5 hours and costs around CNY 8-15.
Taxis offer a direct route, typically costing CNY 120-150 to the downtown area, with a travel time of about 45-60 minutes.
By Train:
High-speed trains (G and D series), primarily from Xi'an North Railway Station, connect Xi'an to major cities.
Travel to Beijing takes about 4.5-6 hours, with second-class tickets costing CNY 466-577.5 (approx. USD 65-81).
Journeys to Shanghai are around 6-7 hours, and to Chengdu, about 3-4 hours.
Quicker trips include Luoyang in about 1.5 hours and Huashan in roughly 30 minutes.
Conventional trains (K, T, Z series) operate from Xi'an Railway Station, connecting to many cities across China.
A conventional train journey to Beijing can take 12-17.5 hours, with hard sleeper tickets around CNY 272.5-288.5 and hard seat tickets around CNY 148.5-156.5.
By Long-Distance Bus:
Xi'an has several bus stations offering connections to over 300 cities and counties across 18 provinces.
While ticket prices are generally lower, long-distance bus travel may involve more hardship and fatigue compared to trains or flights.
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