There are 4 ways to get from Beijing to Yan’an by plane, train, or car
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Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport
best- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane PEK - ENY
3h 23m¥991–3,050Train
cheapest- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Suidetrain Beijing West
- Take the train from Suide to Yan'antrain Xi'an
11h 22m¥112–295Drive 870.3 km
- Drive from Beijing to Yan’ancar 870.3 km
9h 12m¥735–1,062Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly
- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
- Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane TSN - ENY
3h 42m¥453–2,491
Beijing to Yan’an by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beijing to Yan’an is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥300 and takes 11h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Beijing to Yan’an is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥950 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Beijing station to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Yan'an via Suide. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.
The distance between Beijing and Yan’an is 754 km. The road distance is 870.3 km.
The best way to get from Beijing to Yan’an without a car is to train which takes 11h 22m and costs ¥110 - ¥300.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Beijing to Yan’an, including transfers.
Beijing to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.
The best way to get from Beijing to Yan’an is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥950 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥110 - ¥300 and takes 11h 22m.
Beijing to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways T-Class, arrive at Suide station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beijing to Yan’an is 870 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Beijing to Yan’an.
What companies run services between Beijing, China and Yan’an, China?
Air China flies from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Beijing West Station to Yan'an via Suide in around 11h 22m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
Train from Beijing West Station to Suide
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥85–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥85–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥280–340
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Booking & Getting There
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