There are 27 pairs of trains in service between Xi’an and Nanjing, including 14 pairs of high-speed trains and 13 pairs of normal-speed trains. The duration when taking a high-speed train is only 5 hours while that of a normal-speed train is over 10 hours.
Xi'an-Nanjing High-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Distance: 977 kilometers (607 miles)
- Terminals: Xi’an North Railway Station, Nanjing West Railway Station / Nanjing North Railway Station
- Duration: 5-5½ hours
- Main stops: Chengdu, Guangyuan
Xi'an to Nanjing High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 1st, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G1914 |
06:19 |
11:49 |
5h 30m |
|
G1820 |
11:09 |
16:39 |
5h 30m |
|
G3182 |
14:36 |
20:40 |
6h 4m |
|
D1942 |
16:00 |
22:15 |
6h 15m |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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.
Nanjing to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 1st, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G1887 |
07:39 |
13:58 |
6h 19m |
|
D1974 |
08:46 |
14:30 |
5h 44m |
|
G3153 |
13:21 |
20:30 |
7h 9m |
|
G1936 |
17:39 |
22:46 |
5h 7m |
Xi'an to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
| US$245 (CNY1,739.5) | US$125 (CNY886.5) | US$77 (CNY546) |
Xi'an-Nanjing Normal-Speed Trains
Quick Facts
- Terminals: Xi’an South Railway Station, Nanjing North Railway Station / Nanjing West Railway Station / Nanjing Railway Station
- Duration: 10½ to 11 hours
- Main stop: luoyang, Zhengzhou, Xuzhou
Xi'an to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 1st, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K292 |
08:34 |
01:44 (next day) |
17h 10m |
|
T118 |
20:28 |
10:14 (next day) |
13h 46m |
|
Z254 |
21:31 |
09:53 (next day) |
12h 22m |
|
T114 |
23:47 |
13:05 (next day) |
13h 18m |
Please note: The trains listed above are only some of the ones in operation. 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.
Nanjing to Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on June 1st, 2023)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Z376 |
12:47 |
03:13 (next day) |
14h 26m |
|
T116 |
18:55 |
08:14 (next day) |
13h 19m |
|
Z92 |
21:02 |
09:32 (next day) |
12h 30m |
|
Z164 |
23:01 |
11:10 (next day) |
11h 9m |
Xi'an to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
| US$58 (CNY409.5) | US$37 (CNY261.5) | US$22 (CNY152.5) |
There are also many flights between Xi’an and Nanjing every day, even in the low season. The flight duration is about 1½ hours and the full price is about 1,500 CNY.
However, you can check out any discounts in advance when you plan your tour. Sometimes the discounts are really good - we checked the price in March and a discount of 300 CNY was available.
If you take a high-speed train, on the other hand, the duration is about 5 hours. We generally recommend you take a high-speed train when the duration is within 5 hours.
Please note the departure/arrival stations in Nanjing as there are three different stations there.
Please be aware that Xi’an North Railway Station is about a 40-minute drive from the city center. There are many public buses to the station: 108, 263, 264, 265, 266, 329, 360, 362, 723, and 727.
The following public buses operate to Nanjing West Railway Station: 203, 213, 222, 325, 441, 473, 499, 52, 56, 95, and T033.
