There are 5 ways to get from Jiuquan to Xi'an by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane JGN - XIY
3h 28m¥1,698–5,030Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jiayuguan to Xi'antrain Ürümqi
16h 35m¥170–412Train via Lanzhou
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou Westtrain K9662
- Take the train from Lanzhou West Station to Xi'an Northtrain Xi'an North / ...
12h 23m¥289–683Train, bus
- Take the train from Jiuquan to Lanzhoutrain T6601 / ...
- Take the bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'anbus
19h 30m¥389–590Drive 1,302.6 km
- Drive from Jiuquan to Xi'ancar 1,302.6 km
13h 32m¥1,099–1,587
Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jiuquan to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥420 and takes 16h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Jiuquan to Xi'an is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct train from Jiuquan to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Jiuquan and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Lanzhou West Station and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Jiuquan and Xi'an is 1158 km. The road distance is 1302.6 km.
The best way to get from Jiuquan to Xi'an without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 12h 23m and costs ¥280 - ¥700.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Jiuquan to Xi'an, including transfers.
Jiuquan to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Jiuquan station.
The best way to get from Jiuquan to Xi'an is to fly which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥1700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥280 - ¥700 and takes 12h 23m.
Jiuquan to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jiuquan to Xi'an is 1303 km. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Jiuquan to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Jiuquan, China and Xi'an, China?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jiuquan to Shi Tushuguan via Jiuquan, Lanzhou West Station, Xi'an North, and Bei Kezhan in around 12h 23m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Jiayuguan Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–4,900
Train from Jiuquan to Lanzhou West
- Hard Seat
- ¥75–100
- Hard sleeper
- ¥140–190
- Soft sleeper
- ¥220–290
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 Jiuquan to Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥80–221
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥170–210
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥270–340
Train from Jiayuguan to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥130–200
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥290–330
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥410–600
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Gansu Lanzhou to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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