There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Xi'an by plane or train
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Fly from Udon Thani International Airport
best- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane UTH - XIY
7h 13m¥1,554–3,678Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
cheapest- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane BKK - XIY
7h 51m¥739–1,858Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
36h 43m¥1,270–2,063Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane CNX - XIY
6h 24m¥931–3,050Fly from Hat Yai
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane HDY - XIY
10h 3m¥1,239–2,958
Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Xi'an is to fly which costs ¥700 - ¥1900 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Xi'an is to fly which takes 6h 24m and costs ¥900 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Mrt Sam Yot and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 43m.
The distance between Thailand and Xi'an is 2024 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 36h 43m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Thailand to Xi'an, including transfers.
Thailand to Xi'an train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Xi'an is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs ¥1500 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1200 - ¥2100 and takes 36h 43m.
Xi'an is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 11:27 PM in Thailand and 12:27 AM in Xi'an.
Thailand to Xi'an train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath station.
What companies run services between Thailand and Xi'an, China?
Thai Lion Mentari, Thai Vietjet Air, and two other airlines fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Mrt Sam Yot to Shi Tushuguan via Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, Kunming Station, Kunming, Xi'an North Station, and Bei Kezhan in around 36h 43m.
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,600
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,200
Flights from Hat Yai to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,100
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,200
Flights from Hat Yai to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,400
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,400
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Tianfu International
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,400
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,200
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥100–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
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
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