Four pairs of high-speed trains and five 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 April 23rd, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G822 |
09:35 |
19:22 |
9h 47m |
|
G3156 |
09:55 |
20:03 |
13h 8m |
|
G826 |
09:55 |
20:00 |
10h 5m |
|
G830 |
12:48 |
22:36 |
9h 48m |
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 April 23rd, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G3158 |
06:51 |
20:15 |
13h 24m |
|
G824 |
09:50 |
20:12 |
10h 22m |
|
G816 |
10:09 |
18:05 |
7h 56m |
|
G832 |
12:56 |
23:06 |
10h 13m |
Shenzhen to Xi’an High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$423 (CNY 2,915) | US$215 (CNY 1,478) | US$136 (CNY 936) |
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 April 23rd, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K446 |
17:58 |
12:32 (next day) |
28h 34m |
|
K1348 |
08:08 |
13:08 (next day) |
29h |
|
Z230 |
09:08 |
09:05 (next day) |
23 h 52 min |
|
K134 |
10:15 |
21:38 (next day) |
35h 23m |
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 Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 23rd, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K1310 |
08:58 |
13:49 (next day) |
28h 51m |
|
K1350 |
14:36 |
19:38 (next day) |
29h 2m |
|
Z232 |
19:54 |
19:15 (next day) |
23h 21m |
|
K448 |
23:10 |
04:40 (next two days) |
29h 30m |
Shenzhen to Xi’an Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$93 (CNY 640) | US$60 (CNY 408) | US$35 (CNY 240) |
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 2,700 CNY (392 USD).
However, you can check to see if there are any discounts in advance. Sometimes, you can find very good discounts, such as 30% off in May 2023. With a discount, the price is only about 1,890 CNY (275 USD) for an economy-class seat.
