There are 7 ways to get from Hanoi to Xi'an by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi
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Fly Noi Bai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
best- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane HAN - XIY
6h 21m¥779–1,548Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning East to Xian Northtrain Nanning East
24h 4m¥1,086–2,098Drive 1,855.4 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Xi'ancar 1,855.4 km
20h 16m¥1,560–2,253Bus to Cat Bi International Airport, fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Take the bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane HPH - XIY
15h 3m¥911–2,742Fly Noi Bai International Airport to Ankang, taxi
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Ankang (AKA)plane HAN - AKA
- Take the taxi from Ankang (AKA) to Xi'antaxi
9h 48m¥1,482–3,502Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
25h 35m¥903–1,211Train via Changsha
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha to Xi'antrain Guangzhou
38h 16m¥1,372–1,745
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hanoi to Xi'an is to fly which costs ¥750 - ¥1600 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Hanoi to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥750 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct train from Hanoi station to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Hanoi Gia Lam Station and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Nanning, Nanning East and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
The distance between Hanoi and Xi'an is 1557 km. The road distance is 1855.4 km.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 24h 4m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Hanoi to Xi'an, including transfers.
Hanoi to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Hanoi to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 21m and costs ¥750 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥2100 and takes 24h 4m.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Hanoi. It is currently 8:18 AM in Hanoi and 9:18 AM in Xi'an.
Hanoi to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Nanning station.
What companies run services between Hanoi, Vietnam and Xi'an, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Shi Tushuguan via Nanning, Nanning East, Xian North, and Bei Kezhan in around 24h 4m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,400
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,400
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Phu Quoc
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,900
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Buonmethuot, Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Danang, Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,400
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Ankang via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 22m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Ankang via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,300
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Ankang via Shenzhen Bao'an International
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,400
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,600
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
Train from Nanning East to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Kunming to Xi'an North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Hekou North to Kunming
- Hard Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard sleeper
- ¥90–130
- Soft sleeper
- ¥150–200
Train from Changsha to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–190
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥280–320
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥400–600
- Phone
- 0225 3920920
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoanglongasia.com
Bus from Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station to Hai Phong Niem Nghia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥34–37
- Book at
- 12go
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Estimated price
- ¥480–600
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