There are 5 ways to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane NKG - XIY
3h 3m¥605–1,720Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nanjing Airport to Nanjing stationbus Airport Express 1
- Take the train from Nanjing to Xi'antrain Shanghai
14h 34m¥140–330Train
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Xian Northtrain Shanghai-Xi'an 1 / ...
6h 24m¥507–563Drive 1,096.1 km
- Drive from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'ancar 1,096.1 km
11h 8m¥929–1,342Fly to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport, train
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport (YCU)plane NKG - YCU
- Take the train from Yuncheng North to Xi'an Northtrain
4h 14m¥2,053–4,081
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an is to bus and train which costs ¥140 - ¥330 and takes 14h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥600 - ¥1800.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Lukou Airport and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Nanjing South and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Nanjing Airport (NKG) and Xi'an is 1024 km. The road distance is 1096.1 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an, including transfers.
Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥600 - ¥1800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥500 - ¥600 and takes 6h 24m.
Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xian North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an is 1096 km. It takes approximately 11h 8m to drive from Nanjing Airport (NKG) to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Nanjing Airport (NKG), China and Xi'an, China?
Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) every 2 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Xian North every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥500–550 and the journey takes 4h 37m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,400
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,400
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,500
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,900
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,900
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,900
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Yulin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,000
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Yuncheng Zhangxiao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,900
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,900
Train from Nanjing South to Xian North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–550
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
Train from Yuncheng North to Xi'an North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–170
Train from Nanjing to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–180
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥260–300
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥380–550
Train from Nanjing to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥120–170
- Hard sleeper
- ¥220–310
- Soft sleeper
- ¥360–470
Bus from Nanjing Airport to Nanjing station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥20
- Schedules at
- Travel China Guide
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