There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Jinchang by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train via Lanzhou
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Stationtrain Xi'an North
- Take the train from Lanzhou West to Jinchangtrain K9662 / ...
8h 2m¥262–581Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Wuweitrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Wuwei to Jinchangtrain Shenyang / ...
14h 12m¥177–397Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xi'an to Gansu Lanzhoubus
- Take the train from Lanzhou to Jinchangtrain T6601 / ...
15h 49m¥358–529Drive 961.7 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Jinchangcar 961.7 km
10h 15m¥810–1,169Fly to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY)plane XIY - YZY
- Take the train from Zhangye to Jinchangtrain
7h 26m¥1,369–5,016Fly to Yinchuan Hedong Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yinchuan Hedong Airport (INC)plane XIY - INC
- Take the train from Yinchuan to Jinchangtrain
13h 13m¥500–2,607Fly to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport, taxi, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY)plane XIY - ZHY
- Take the taxi from Zhongwei Shapotou Airport (ZHY) to Zhongweitaxi
- Take the train from Zhongwei to Jinchangtrain
10h 56m¥1,102–2,611
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport (YZY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Jinchang is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥400 and takes 14h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Jinchang is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs ¥1300 - ¥5000.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Jinchang. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Jinchang via Xi'an North and Lanzhou West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
The distance between Xi'an and Jinchang is 895 km. The road distance is 961.7 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Jinchang without a car is to train via Lanzhou which takes 8h 2m and costs ¥260 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Xi'an to Jinchang, including transfers.
Xi'an to Jinchang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
Xi'an to Jinchang train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Lanzhou West Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Jinchang is 962 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Xi'an to Jinchang.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Jinchang, China?
You can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Jinchang via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Lanzhou West, and Jinchang in around 8h 2m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Zhangye Ghanzhou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,240–1,290
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,200
- Website
- okair.net
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Yinchuan Hedong Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥350–2,300
- Website
- juneyaoair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Zhongwei Shapotou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥850–2,200
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–410
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–250
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥290–410
Train from Xi'an North to Lanzhou West Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Lanzhou West to Jinchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥75–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
Train from Lanzhou to Jinchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–60
- Hard sleeper
- ¥85–120
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–180
Train from Zhangye to Jinchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥27–40
- Hard sleeper
- ¥55–80
- Soft sleeper
- ¥95–130
Train from Lanzhou to Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–240
Train from Zhangye to Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥45–65
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥95–120
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–200
Train from Wuwei to Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥35–110
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥35–55
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥85–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥140–180
Train from Yinchuan to Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥65–100
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥140–180
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–280
Train from Zhongwei to Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–150
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Hard/Soft Seat
- ¥55–80
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥120–150
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥190–240
Train from Xi'an to Wuwei
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–150
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–230
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥300–430
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- ¥130–160
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