There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Hotan by plane, train, car, taxi, or bus
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 Xi'An Xianyang International Airport
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane XIY - HTN
7h 3m¥2,546–5,570Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Turfan Northtrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Turpan North Station to Hetiantrain Urumqi
44h 46m¥387–984Drive 3,161.1 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Hotancar 3,161.1 km
34h 40m¥2,657–3,838Taxi to Ankang, fly
- Take the taxi from Xi'an to Ankang (AKA)taxi
- Fly from Ankang (AKA) to Hotan Airport (HTN)plane AKA - HTN
16h 5m¥4,700–6,093Bus, 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 ¥380 - ¥1000 and takes 44h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Hotan is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Hotan. However, there are services departing from Yujiazhai and arriving at Hetian via Xi'an and Turpan North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 46m.
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 44h 46m and costs ¥380 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 7h 3m and costs ¥2500 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥380 - ¥1000 and takes 44h 46m.
Hotan is 2h behind Xi'an. It is currently 4:03 AM in Xi'an and 2:03 AM 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 and China Southern Airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Hotan Airport (HTN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Yujiazhai to Hotan via Wulukou, Xi'an, Turfan North, Turpan North Station, and Hetian in around 44h 46m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hotan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–6,000
Flights from Ankang to Hotan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- tianjin-air.com
Flights from Ankang to Hotan Airport via Urumqi
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Hotan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–5,500
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
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–390
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥160–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥330–390
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥500–650
- Phone
- +86 010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Turpan North Station to Hetian
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥160–360
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
Train from Turpan North Station to Luopu
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥150–320
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- 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.
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