There are 6 ways to get from Vietnam to Xi'an by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly from Cat Bi International Airport
best- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane HPH - XIY
10h 31m¥830–2,449Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning East to Xian Northtrain Nanning East
25h 24m¥1,082–2,219Drive 1,855.4 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Xi'ancar 1,855.4 km
20h 16m¥1,568–2,264Fly from Da Nang International Airport
- Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane DAD - XIY
7h 4m¥880–2,549Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapabus
- Take the train from Hekou North to Kunmingtrain
- Take the train from Kunming to Xi'an North Stationtrain
25h 35m¥904–1,211Train via Changsha
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha to Xi'antrain Guangzhou
39h 36m¥1,333–1,927
Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vietnam to Xi'an is to bus and train which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 25h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Vietnam to Xi'an is to fly which takes 7h 4m and costs ¥850 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct train from Vietnam to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Ha Noi and arriving at Shi Tushuguan via Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Nanning East and Bei Kezhan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 24m.
The distance between Vietnam and Xi'an is 1569 km. The road distance is 1855.4 km.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 25h 24m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Vietnam to Xi'an, including transfers.
Vietnam to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Xi'an is to fly which takes 10h 31m and costs ¥800 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥2300 and takes 25h 24m.
Vietnam to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Nanning station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vietnam to Xi'an is 1855 km. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from Vietnam to Xi'an.
What companies run services between Vietnam and Xi'an, China?
Ruili Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ha Noi to Shi Tushuguan via Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Nanning East, Xian North, and Bei Kezhan in around 25h 24m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Phu Quoc
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,300
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Da Nang International Airport, Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,300
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Noi Bai International
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,900
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Phu Quoc
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Phone
- 1900 6746
- [email protected]
- Website
- xesaoviet.com.vn
Bus from Hanoi Hoan Kiem to Sapa
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥90–130
- Schedules at
- xesaoviet.com.vn
- Book at
- baolau.com
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