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Xi'an to Beijing by High-Speed Train

Fastest 4h 10m · from ¥515 second class · 32 daily trains · Comparable vs flight

By China for Travelers · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-05-30 · Verified against 12306 on 2026-04-30

Map of the Beijing West–Xi'an North high-speed rail corridor: 1,216 km from Beijing West Railway Station to Xi'an North Railway Station, 4h 10m on the fastest G-train.
The 1,216 km Beijing West → Xi'an North corridor — 4h 10m on the fastest G-train.

The Xi'an to Beijing corridor is 1,216 km of G-class high-speed rail. Trains run from Xi'an North Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station, with the fastest service taking 4h 10m and the longest about 6h 5m. Second-class seats start at ¥515 – ¥578. Flight marginally faster, but train is more reliable (fog/haze often delays PEK/PKX) and cheaper.

Quick facts

Distance
1,216 km
Train types
G
Duration
4h 10m – 6h 5mtypical mainline services
Daily departures
32 trains
Service window
06:38 → 20:42
Second class
¥515 – ¥578
First class
¥824 – ¥923
Business class
¥1628 – ¥1816
Scenery
★★★☆☆our editorial rating

Train vs flight

MetricTrainFlight
Fastest4h 10m2h 10m
Door-to-door~5h 10m4h 50m
Price¥515 – ¥578¥650 – ¥1500

Editor: Flight marginally faster, but train is more reliable (fog/haze often delays PEK/PKX) and cheaper.

Stations

  • Departing from
    Xi'an North Railway Station
    Xi'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.

  • Arriving at
    Beijing West Railway Station
    Beijing · G/D-class · ~30 min to city centre

    Largest station in Beijing; main gateway to southwest/south China. Budget 45 min from metro to platform.

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.

Deep guide available. We have a full editorial write-up for this route — when to go, which class to pick, station tips, things to do at both ends. Read the Xi'an ↔ Beijing guide →

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Xi'an to Beijing train?
The fastest high-speed train covers the 1,216 km in 4h 10m, with most services in the 4h 10m–6h 5m range. Trains are G-class.
How much is a Xi'an to Beijing train ticket?
Second class is ¥515 – ¥578, first class ¥824 – ¥923, business class ¥1628 – ¥1816. Fares are dynamically priced — peak departures trend to the high end of each band.
How many trains run from Xi'an to Beijing each day?
About 32 trains a day each way, with the first around 06:38 and the last around 20:42.
Is the train or the flight better for Xi'an to Beijing?
Flight marginally faster, but train is more reliable (fog/haze often delays PEK/PKX) and cheaper. Door-to-door the train is ~5h 10m vs ~4h 50m flying.
How do I book Xi'an to Beijing 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.

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