There are 4 ways to get from Qingdao to Xi'an by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Qingdao to Xi'an Northtrain Qingdao
8h 1m¥544–612Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to Jinanbus
- Take the bus from Jinan to Xi'anbus
15h 35m¥413–474Drive 1,161.9 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Xi'ancar 1,161.9 km
11h 58m¥988–1,427Line 3 subway, fly, subway
- Take the subway from Wusi Plaza to Qingdao Northsubway
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane TAO - XIY
- Take the subway from Airport West to North Railway Stationsubway
5h 2m¥972–1,634
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Xi'an is to bus which costs ¥410 - ¥480 and takes 15h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Xi'an is to line 3 subway and fly and subway which takes 5h 2m and costs ¥950 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Qingdao to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Qingdao and arriving at Xi'an via Jinan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Qingdao and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Qingdao and Xi'an is 1257 km. The road distance is 1161.9 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs ¥500 - ¥650.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Qingdao to Xi'an, including transfers.
Qingdao to Xi'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
Qingdao to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Xi'an is to train which takes 8h 1m and costs ¥500 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥410 - ¥480 and takes 15h 35m.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Xi'an, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Qingdao to Xi'an North twice daily. Tickets cost ¥540–600 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Qingdao to Shi Tushuguan via Jinan, Xi'an, Laodong Lu, and Beidajie in around 15h 35m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,500
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Dalian
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,700
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,800
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,300
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–2,800
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Hefei
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,300
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥980–3,300
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,100
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,000
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,800
Train from Qingdao to Xi'an North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥540–600
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥900–1,000
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Subway from Wusi Plaza to Qingdao North
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–6
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- Website
- xianrail.com
Subway from Airport West to North Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥16
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥109–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥110–170
- Website
- travelchinaguide.com
Bus from Jinan to Xi'an
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥300
- Schedules at
- bus.ly.com
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More Questions & Answers
Qingdao to Xi'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Jinan station.
Qingdao to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xi'an North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Xi'an is 1162 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Qingdao to Xi'an.
There are 557+ hotels available in Xi'an.