There are 6 ways to get from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane SZX - ENY
4h 46m¥1,823–4,430Train
cheapest- Take the train from Shenzhen West Station to Xinyangtrain Shenzhen West
- Take the train from Xinyang to Yan'antrain Hangzhou
33h 54m¥245–626Train, bus
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xian Northtrain Shenzhen
- Take the bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’anbus
16h 52m¥921–1,136Drive 1,970.1 km
- Drive from Shenzhen to Yan’ancar 1,970.1 km
21h 4m¥1,645–2,376Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane CAN - ENY
6h 52m¥1,586–3,853Fly from Hong Kong International Airport
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY)plane HKG - ENY
9h 38m¥604–1,766
Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Yan’an is to train which costs ¥240 - ¥650 and takes 33h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Yan’an is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Gangxia and arriving at Yan'an via Shenzhen West Station and Xinyang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 54m.
The distance between Shenzhen and Yan’an is 1651 km. The road distance is 1970.1 km.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Yan’an without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 52m and costs ¥900 - ¥1200.
It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Shenzhen to Yan’an, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, depart from Shenzhen West Station.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Yan’an is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥1800 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥240 - ¥650 and takes 33h 54m.
Shenzhen to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways K-Class, arrive at Xinyang station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenzhen to Yan’an is 1970 km. It takes approximately 21h 4m to drive from Shenzhen to Yan’an.
What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Yan’an, China?
China Southern Airlines and Shandong Airlines fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Gangxia to Yan'an via Liyumen, Shenzhen West Station, and Xinyang in around 33h 54m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,400
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,700
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 Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,700
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,100
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,900
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 47m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,900
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
- Website
- sda.cn
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
- ¥1,900–4,300
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,600
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,000
- Website
- chinaexpressair.com
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
- ¥1,900–4,300
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,600
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,000
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,900
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Yan'An Nanniwan Airport via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,800
Train from Shenzhen North to Xian North
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,000
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
Train from Shenzhen West Station to Xinyang
- Hard Seat
- ¥140–200
- Hard sleeper
- ¥260–360
- Soft sleeper
- ¥420–550
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
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 5 incredible day trips from Florence by train, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 14+ hotels available in Yan’an.













