There are 6 ways to get from Forbidden City to Xi'an by train, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Beijing West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Beijing West / ...
4h 33m¥544–595Train to Tianjin Binhai, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
- Fly from Tianjin Binhai (TSN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane TSN - XIY
5h 50m¥482–2,524Drive 1,069.7 km
- Drive from Forbidden City to Xi'ancar 1,069.7 km
10h 52m¥904–1,306Line 1 subway, line 10 subway, train to Beijing Daxing International Airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Take the subway from Tian'anmen East Station to Gongzhufen Stationsubway
- Take the subway from Gongzhufen to Caoqiaosubway
- Take the train from Caoqiao to Beijing Daxing International Airporttrain
- Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane PKX - XIY
5h 22m¥1,258–4,087Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane PEK - XIY
5h 27m¥1,754–2,579Fly Beijing Capital International Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, train
- Fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU)plane PEK - YCU
- Take the train from Yuncheng North to Xi'an Northtrain
6h 9m¥1,336–3,936
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Forbidden City to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Forbidden City to Xi'an is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
No, there is no direct train from Forbidden City station to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Beijing West Station and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Forbidden City and Xi'an is 1152 km. The road distance is 1069.7 km.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Forbidden City to Xi'an, including transfers.
Forbidden City to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Beijing West Station.
The best way to get from Forbidden City to Xi'an is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥500 - ¥600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥1700 - ¥2600 and takes 5h 27m.
Forbidden City to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forbidden City to Xi'an is 1070 km. It takes approximately 10h 52m to drive from Forbidden City to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Forbidden City, China and Xi'an, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Beijing West Station to Xi'an North hourly. Tickets cost ¥500–540 and the journey takes 4h 11m. Alternatively, Hainan, Air China, and China Express Airlines fly from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) hourly.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,600
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,600
Flights from Tianjin Binhai to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,100
Flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
Train from Beijing West Station to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–540
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
Train from Beijing South to Tianjin Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥55–60
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–100
- Business Class Seat
- ¥120–180
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