There are 5 ways to get from Xi'an to Jinchang by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinchang (JIC)plane XIY - JIC
3h 58m¥1,282–3,716Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Wuweitrain Shanghai
- Take the train from Wuwei to Jinchangtrain Shenyang / ...
14h 12m¥177–397Train via Lanzhou
- 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¥262–581Bus, 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¥826–1,193
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinchang (JIC) 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 which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800.
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 781 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 3h 58m 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.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Jinchang is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥1200 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can train via Lanzhou, which costs ¥260 - ¥600 and takes 8h 2m.
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?
China Eastern Airlines flies from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jinchang (JIC) once daily. Alternatively, 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 Jinchang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,600
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 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 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 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
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