There are 6 ways to get from Aksu to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Aksu Airport
best- Fly from Aksu Airport (AKU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane AKU - XIY
4h 53m¥1,749–7,572Train via Ürümqi
cheapest- Take the train from Aksu to Luntaitrain
- Take the train from Luntai to Ürümqi Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain
39h 9m¥347–930Train
- Take the train from Aksu to Lanzhoutrain Kashgar
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
36h 13m¥451–1,146Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Aksu to Urumchi Southbus
- Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
- Take the taxi from Pingliang West to Qingyangtaxi
- Take the train from Qingyang to Xian Northtrain
47h 44m¥1,167–1,429Drive 3,205.9 km
- Drive from Aksu to Xi'ancar 3,205.9 km
33h 24m¥2,698–3,897Taxi to Aral Talim Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Aksu to Aral Talim Airport (ACF)taxi
- Fly from Aral Talim Airport (ACF) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane ACF - XIY
8h 39m¥1,059–2,961
Aksu Airport (AKU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aksu to Xi'an is to train via Ürümqi which costs ¥340 - ¥950 and takes 39h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Aksu to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct train from Aksu to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Aksu and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Lanzhou, Lanzhou West Station and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 13m.
The distance between Aksu and Xi'an is 2643 km. The road distance is 3205.9 km.
The best way to get from Aksu to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 36h 13m and costs ¥450 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Aksu to Xi'an, including transfers.
Aksu to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Aksu station.
The best way to get from Aksu to Xi'an is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs ¥1700 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥450 - ¥1200 and takes 36h 13m.
Xi'an is 2h ahead of Aksu. It is currently 12:08 AM in Aksu and 2:08 AM in Xi'an.
Aksu to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Lanzhou station.
What companies run services between Aksu, China and Xi'an, China?
Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Aksu Airport (AKU) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Aksu to Shi Tushuguan via Aksu, Lanzhou, Lanzhou West Station, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 36h 13m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Aksu Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–11,000
Flights from Aral Talim Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
Flights from Aral Talim Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Yining
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
Flights from Aral Talim Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Hotan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–5,500
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Aksu Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–8,000
Flights from Aksu Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–14,000
Flights from Aksu Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–8,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Aksu Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–14,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
Flights from Aksu Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–7,500
Flights from Aral Talim Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Korla
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,500
- Website
- 9air.com
Flights from Aral Talim Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Turpan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,700
Train from Aksu to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥240–627
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥240–340
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥480–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥700–900
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Qingyang to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥105–115
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥170–190
- Business Class Seat
- ¥240–350
Train from Aksu to Luntai
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–180
Train from Luntai to Ürümqi Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥70–100
- Hard sleeper
- ¥130–190
- Soft sleeper
- ¥220–290
Train from Ürümqi to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–1,000
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Urumqi to Pingliang East
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥637
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- ¥180–350
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Yes, the driving distance between Aksu to Xi'an is 3206 km. It takes approximately 33h 24m to drive from Aksu to Xi'an.
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