There are 5 ways to get from Astana to Xi'an by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane NQZ - XIY
9h 3m¥979–2,949Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus М102
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Xi'antrain Ürümqi
2d 6h¥695–1,079Drive 4,203 km
- Drive from Astana to Xi'ancar 4,203 km
45h 28m¥3,544–5,119Bus, train via Lanzhou
- Take the bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqibus
- Take the bus from Urumqi to Pingliang Eastbus
- Take the bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain
2d 19h¥1,446–1,772Train, bus
- Take the train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Passtrain
- Take the bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqibus 113
- Take the train from Ürümqi to Yinchuantrain
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Xian Northtrain
3d 1h¥896–1,280
Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Astana to Xi'an is to bus and train which costs ¥650 - ¥1100 and takes 2 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Astana to Xi'an is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs ¥950 - ¥3000.
The distance between Astana and Xi'an is 3560 km. The road distance is 4203 km.
The best way to get from Astana to Xi'an without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs ¥650 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Astana to Xi'an, including transfers.
Xi'an is 3h ahead of Astana. It is currently 9:24 PM in Astana and 12:24 AM in Xi'an.
Yes, the driving distance between Astana to Xi'an is 4203 km. It takes approximately 45h 28m to drive from Astana to Xi'an.
There are 562+ hotels available in Xi'an.
What companies run services between Astana, Kazakhstan and Xi'an, China?
Air China, Air Astana, and three other airlines fly from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
- Website
- airastana.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,700
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Website
- flyr.com
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Almaty
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,100
- Website
- scat.kz
Flights from Astana Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Shimkent
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,000
Train from Ürümqi to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–320
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥490–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–1,000
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 Yinchuan to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥450–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥70–130
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 3rd Class (Berth)
- ¥70–75
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥110–130
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Phone
- 1433
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
Train from Astana 1 to Karaganda Pass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥40–50
- Website
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Schedules at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- Book at
- Kazakhstan Railways
- 1st Class (Lux)
- ¥140–200
- 2nd Class (Coupe)
- ¥80–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥40–50
Train from Ürümqi to Yinchuan
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥170–430
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥170–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥360–430
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–700
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥473
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
Bus from Saparzhai bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥473
- Website
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Astana Saparzhai Bus Terminal
- 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
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Pingliang West to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥116
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
Bus from Karagandy Bus station to Ürümqi
- Ave. Duration
- 40h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥414
- Website
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
- Schedules at
- Karagandy Bus Terminal
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