There are 6 ways to get from Guangzhou to Yan’an by plane, train, bus, 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 Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
best- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane CAN - ENY
4h 58m¥1,425–3,732Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou Baiyun Station to Xi'antrain Guangzhou
- Take the train from Xi'an to Yan'antrain Xi'an
28h 42m¥223–614Train, bus
- Take the train from Gaunghzhou station to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Xi'an Northtrain
- Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
13h 49m¥903–1,037Drive 1,874.2 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Yan’ancar 1,874.2 km
20h¥1,576–2,276Train to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Stationtrain
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane SZX - ENY
6h 59m¥1,880–4,493Train via Xinyang
- Take the train from Guangzhou Train Station to Xinyangtrain Shenzhen West
- Take the train from Xinyang to Yan'antrain Hangzhou
30h 15m¥232–584
Guangzhou to Yan’an by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Yan’an is to train which costs ¥220 - ¥650 and takes 28h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Yan’an is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Cultural Park and arriving at Yan'an via Guangzhou Baiyun Station and Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 42m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Yan’an is 1557 km. The road distance is 1874.2 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Yan’an without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 49m and costs ¥900 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Guangzhou to Yan’an, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Guangzhou Baiyun Station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Yan’an is to fly which takes 4h 58m and costs ¥1400 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥220 - ¥650 and takes 28h 42m.
Guangzhou to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Xi'an station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Yan’an is 1874 km. It takes approximately 20h to drive from Guangzhou to Yan’an.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Yan’an, China?
China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Cultural Park to Yan'an via Shitan, Guangzhou Baiyun Station, and Xi'an in around 28h 42m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,800
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,500
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,600
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,400
Train from Gaunghzhou station to Zhengzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥620–680
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,000–1,150
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,500–2,100
Train from Zhengzhou East to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Guangzhou South station to Futian Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Guangzhou Baiyun Station to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥180–260
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥390–460
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥550–800
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
Train from Guangzhou Train Station to Xinyang
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–180
- Hard sleeper
- ¥230–330
- Soft sleeper
- ¥380–500
Train from Xinyang to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–140
- Hard sleeper
- ¥180–260
- Soft sleeper
- ¥290–390
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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