Four pairs of high-speed trains and four pairs of normal-speed trains operate between Shenzhen and Xi’an. The journey duration when taking a high-speed train is only about 10 hours while it takes three times as long when taking a normal-speed train.
Shenzhen–Xi’an High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 2,119–2,424 kilometers (1,317–1,506 miles)
- Terminals: Shenzhen North Railway Station, Xi’an North Railway Station
- Duration: 9½ hours
- Main stops: Guangzhou, Changsha, Yueyang, Wuhan, Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Luoyang
Shenzhen to Xi’an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 15, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G818 |
09:35 |
19:14 |
9 h 39 min |
|
G822 |
09:55 |
19:35 |
9 h 40 min |
|
G826 |
12:48 |
22:38 |
9 h 50 min |
|
G840 |
12:58 |
22:49 |
9 h 51 min |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
Xi’an to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 15, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G820 |
09:35 |
19:25 |
9 h 50 min |
|
G824 |
11:01 |
20:40 |
9 h 39 min |
|
G828 |
12:33 |
22:34 |
10 h 1 min |
|
G842 |
13:22 |
22:44 |
9 h 22 min |
Shenzhen to Xi’an High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
|
¥2,768 ($395) |
¥1,401 ($200) |
¥888 ($127) |
Shenzhen–Xi’an Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Shenzhen Railway Station, Xi’an Railway Station
- Duration: 24–34½ hours
- Main stops: Guangzhou, Changsha, Yueyang, Wuhan, Xinyang, Zhengzhou, Luoyang
Shenzhen to Xi’an Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 15, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K446 |
07:47 |
12:49+1 |
29 h 2 min |
|
K1348 |
08:10 |
13:30+1 |
29 h 20 min |
|
Z230 |
09:30 |
09:22+1 |
23 h 52 min |
|
K134 |
11:16 |
21:40+1 |
34 h 24 min |
Please note: The timetable is just for your reference. If you want up-to-date schedules, you can use the search tool at the top of this page or search via our China Highlights train ticket service.
“+1” means you will arrive on the second day.
Xi’an to Shenzhen Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on May 15, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K1310 |
09:10 |
13:46+1 |
28 h 36 min |
|
K1350 |
14:37 |
20:23+1 |
29 h 46 min |
|
K448 |
23:18 |
04:37+2 |
29 h 19 min |
|
Z232 |
19:54 |
19:16+1 |
23 h 22 min |
Please note: “+2” means you will arrive on the third day.
Shenzhen to Xi’an Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
|
¥640–767 ($92–110) |
¥399–446 ($57–64) |
¥236–263.5 ($34–38) |
Travel Tips
Considering the long journey duration on the high-speed trains, we recommend you consider the Z trains that run between Shenzhen and Xi’an, which are the fastest type of normal-speed train.
You can also consider taking a flight. Over 35 pairs of flights operate between Shenzhen and Xi’an every day and the journey duration is about 3 hours. The full airfare is about 2,350 CNY (336 USD).
However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 85% off in May 2020. With a discount, the price is only about 400 CNY (58 USD) for an economy-class seat.
