There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Hotan by plane, train, car, or bus
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane XIY - HTN
6h 33m¥2,446–5,570Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain Urumqi
45h 1m¥397–980Drive 3,161.1 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Hotancar 3,161.1 km
34h 40m¥2,670–3,856Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Turfan Northtrain
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Luoputrain
46h 49m¥628–1,114
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hotan Airport (HTN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Hotan is to train which costs ¥390 - ¥1000 and takes 45h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Hotan is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥2400 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Xi'an and arriving at Hetian via Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 1m.
The distance between Xi'an and Hotan is 2657 km. The road distance is 3161.1 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Hotan without a car is to train which takes 45h 1m and costs ¥390 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Xi'an to Hotan, including transfers.
Xi'an to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Xi'an station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Hotan is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ¥2400 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥390 - ¥1000 and takes 45h 1m.
Hotan is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 2:35 PM in Xi'an and 12:35 PM in Hotan.
Xi'an to Hotan train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Turfan North station.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Hotan, China?
China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hotan Airport (HTN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yahe Garden to Hotan via Xi'an Train Station West, Xi'an, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Hetian in around 45h 1m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hotan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–8,500
Train from Xi'an to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥210–310
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥460–600
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥650–950
Train from Lanzhou to Turfan North
- Hard Seat
- ¥160–240
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥350–420
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–750
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥228
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Hotan is 3161 km. It takes approximately 34h 40m to drive from Xi'an to Hotan.
There are two+ hotels available in Hotan.