Luoyang to Xi'an by High-Speed Train
Fastest 1h 30m · from ¥70 second class · 98 daily trains · Train wins vs flight
By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

The Luoyang to Xi'an corridor is 360 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Luoyang Longmen Railway Station to Xi'an North Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 1h 30m and the longest about 2h 10m. Second-class seats start at ¥70 – ¥175. No point flying. Luoyang Longmen station is named after the grottoes — 10 min away.
Quick facts
- Distance
- 360 km
- Train types
- G
- Duration
- 1h 30m – 2h 10mtypical mainline services
- Daily departures
- 98 trains
- Service window
- 02:06 → 21:02
- Second class
- ¥70 – ¥175
- First class
- ¥279 – ¥280
- Business class
- ¥551
- Scenery
- ★★★☆☆our editorial rating
Train vs flight
| Metric | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
| Fastest | 1h 30m | — |
| Door-to-door | ~2h 30m | — |
| Price | ¥70 – ¥175 | — |
Editor: No point flying. Luoyang Longmen station is named after the grottoes — 10 min away.
Stations
- Departing fromLuoyang Longmen Railway StationLuoyang · G-class · ~15 min to city centre
Named after the Longmen Grottoes 8 km south. Metro Line 2 to downtown Luoyang; bus 71 direct to the grottoes.
- Arriving atXi'an North Railway StationXi'an · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre
Asia's largest rail station building. Metro Line 2 takes 30 min to the Bell Tower.
How to book
Two paths for foreign travelers — either the official Chinese system at face price, or a Western OTA for an English-first checkout with a small markup.
- 12306 (official): face price, no booking fee. Requires a passport-bound account. Step-by-step 12306 walkthrough →
- Trip.com: English UI, foreign cards work, small markup. Best when 12306 frustrates you. Search Luoyang → Xi'an on Trip.com →
- Compare the two: read 12306 vs Trip.com →
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Luoyang to Xi'an train?
- The fastest high-speed train covers the 360 km in 1h 30m, with most services in the 1h 30m–2h 10m range. Trains are G-class.
- How much is a Luoyang to Xi'an train ticket?
- Second class is ¥70 – ¥175, first class ¥279 – ¥280, business class ¥551. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
- How many trains run from Luoyang to Xi'an each day?
- About 98 trains a day each way, with the first around 02:06 and the last around 21:02.
- Is there a flight between Luoyang and Xi'an?
- There is no practical commercial flight on this corridor — the high-speed train is the standard way to travel between Luoyang and Xi'an.
- How do I book Luoyang to Xi'an tickets with a foreign passport?
- Two ways: the official 12306 English app (face price, passport-bound account, no booking fee) or Trip.com (English UI, foreign cards accepted, small markup). Tickets open exactly 15 days before departure.
Related routes
Other trips to Xi'an
- Beijing → Xi'an · 4h 10m
- Shanghai → Xi'an · 6h
Or explore the full interactive HSR map with all 24 cities and 36 corridors.