There are 29 pairs of trains in service between Xi’an and Nanjing, including 23 pairs of high-speed trains and six 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 March 23, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
D1701 |
08:13 |
13:20 |
5 h 7 min |
|
G2207 |
12:47 |
18:24 |
5 h 37 min |
|
G571 |
15:09 |
20:34 |
5 h 25 min |
|
D1991 |
17:47 |
22:54 |
5 h 7 min |
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 March 23, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
G2232 |
07:05 |
12:37 |
5 h 32 min |
|
D1961 |
12:15 |
17:46 |
5 h 31 min |
|
G2851 |
16:45 |
22:05 |
5 h 20 min |
|
D1707 |
18:18 |
23:06 |
4 h 48 min |
Xi'an to Nanjing High-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|
|
¥849–1,227 ($119–174) |
¥453–654.5 ($64–93) |
¥282.5–409 ($40–58) |
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: Ankang
Xi'an to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on March 23, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K691 |
07:24 |
17:48 |
10 h 24 min |
|
K4340 |
13:39 |
00:15 |
10 h 36 min |
|
K1032 |
18:12 |
05:12 |
11 h |
|
K1573 |
20:07 |
06:26 |
10 h 19 min |
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 March 23, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
K692 |
10:00 |
19:24 |
9 h 24 min |
|
K1034 |
23:14 |
09:49 |
10 h 35 min |
|
K690 |
08:43 |
18:55 |
10 h 12 min |
|
K1004 |
21:10 |
08:41 |
11 h 31 min |
Xi'an to Nanjing Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares
| Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|
|
¥263–274 ($41–43) |
¥171–178 ($27–28) |
¥98–102 ($14–15) |
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.
