Pingyao is a very popular stop between Beijing and Xi'an. With the operation of high-speed service between Beijing, Pingyao and Xi'an, traveling by train between those three cities became faster and more convenient.
Currenly, there are 14 pairs of trains running between Xi'an and Pingyao daily, including 9 pairs of high-speed trains and 3 pairs of normal-speed trains. Travel time of high-speed trains is 2.5 to 3 hours.
Please be aware that different types of trains use different departure and destination terminals. Please double check the station name on your ticket to make sure you go to the right station.
Xi'an – Pingyao High-Speed Trains
Nine D-category high-speed trains are running between Xi'an and Pingyao every day. Departure time from 07:53 to 20:01. The average travel time is around 3 hours. First and second classes are available on board. Some trains have business class available.
- Distance: 490 km (304 miles)
- Shortest duration: 2 hours 38 minutes
- Teminals: Xi'an North Railway Station (Chinese: 西安北站), Pingyaogucheng Railway Station (Chinese: 平遥古城站)
- Main stops: Xi'an, Yuncheng, Linfen, Pingyao
Xi'an to Pingyao High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated in February 14th, 2020)
| Xi'an North to Pingyaogucheng | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Seat Classes |
| D2514 | 06:32 | 09:24 | 2 h 52 min | First and second classes |
| D2502 | 07:33 | 10:42 | 3 h 9 min | Business, first and second classes |
| D2506 | 09:07 | 11:28 | 2 h 21 min | First and second classes |
| D2508 | 09:15 | 12:22 | 3 h 7 min | First and second classes |
| D2538 | 10:41 | 14:03 | 3 h 22 min | First and second classes |
| D2520 | 13:25 | 16:25 | 3 h | First and second classes |
| D2570 | 14:17 | 16:54 | 2 h 37 min | First and second classes |
| D1960 | 15:20 | 18:29 | 3 h 9 min | Business, first and second classes |
| D2534 | 19:05 | 21:57 | 2 h 52 min | First and second classes |
*The timetable above is for your reference, for up-to-date train schedules, please click Xi'an to Pingyao High-Speed Train Schedules.
Pingyao to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Pingyaogucheng to Xi'an North | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration | Seat Classes |
| D1901 | 07:53 | 10:38 | 2 h 45 min | Business, first and second classes |
| D2505 | 08:40 | 11:50 | 3 h 10 min | First and second classes |
| D2561 | 10:08 | 13:01 | 2 h 53 min | First and second classes |
| D1959 | 10:50 | 13:42 | 2 h 52 min | Business, first and second classes |
| D2517 | 13:50 | 16:58 | 3 h 8 min | First and second classes |
| D2565 | 15:43 | 18:28 | 2 h 45 min | First and second classes |
| D2527 | 17:59 | 21:06 | 3 h 7 min | First and second classes |
| D2539 | 18:40 | 21:55 | 3 h 15 min | First and second classes |
| D2533 | 20:01 | 22:39 | 2 h 38 min | First and second classes |
*The timetable above is for your reference, for up-to-date train schedules, please click Pingyao to Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules.
Xi'an – Pingyao High-Speed Train Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Business Class | First Class | Second Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | US$66 (450 CNY) | US$35 (240 CNY) | US$22 (150 CNY) |
| Child ticket | US$33 (225 CNY) | US$18 (120 CNY) | US$11 (75 CNY) |
A child fare is 50% of the full price. Child fares apply to children younger than 12 years old and not taller than 1.5 m (4.9 feet). Read more about children's tickets.
Xi'an – Pingyao Non-Bullet Trains
There are three normal-speed trains between Xi'an and Pingyao. The average travel time is about 9 hours.
From Xi'an to Pingyao, the fastest one is overnight train 2672, which departs from Xi'an Railway Station at 22:53 and arrives at Pingyao Railway Station at 07:24 the next morning, with the travel time of 8.5 hours. Both stations are centrally located with advantageous positions.
- Shortest duration: 8.5 hours
- Teminals: Xi'an Railway Station (Chinese: 西安站), Xi'an South Railway Station (Chinese: 西安南站), Pingyao Railway Station (Chinese: 平遥站)
- Main stops: Xi'an, Weinan, Yuncheng, Linfen, Jiexiu, Pingyao
Xi'an to Pingyao Non-Bullet Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| K4486 | 11:18 from Xi'an Railway Station | 21:38 at Pingyao Railway Station | 10 h 20 min |
| K690 | 19:03 from Xi'an South Railway Station | 06:09 next day at Pingyao Railway Station | 11 h 6 min |
| 2672 | 22:53 from Xi'an Railway Station | 07:24 next day at Pingyao Railway Station | 8 h 31 min |
Xi'an to Pingyao Normal-Speed Train Schedules.
Pingyao to Xi'an Non-Bullet Train Schedules
(Updated on February 14th, 2020)
| Train Number | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2671 | 00:14 from Pingyao Railway Station | 08:51 at Xi'an Railway Station | 8 h 37 min |
| K689 | 10:17 from Pingyao Railway Station | 20:20 at Xi'an South Railway Station | 10 h 3 min |
| K4485 | 16:32 from Pingyao Railway Station | 01:13 next day at Xi'an Railway Station | 8 h 41 min |
Pingyao to Xi'an Normal-Speed Train Schedules.
Xi'an – Pingyao Normal Train Ticket Prices
| Ticket Type | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper | Hard Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | US$29 (196 CNY) | US$18 (124 CNY) | US$10 (66 CNY) |
| Child ticket | US$22 (150 CNY) | US$14 (93 CNY) | US$5 (33 CNY) |
Children fares apply to children younger than 12 years old and not taller than 1.5 m (4.9 feet). Read more about children's tickets. For sleeper ticket, a child fare is around 75% of the full price. For hard seat ticket, a child fare is 50% of the full price.
