There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Nanjing by train, car, plane, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Xian North to Nanjing Southtrain Xi'an-Shanghai 1 / ...
6h 12m¥505–562Train #2
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Nanjingtrain Ürümqi / ...
13h 35m¥122–302Drive 1,070.5 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Nanjingcar 1,070.5 km
10h 59m¥905–1,307Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, line 1 subway
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane XIY - NKG
- Take the subway from Nanjing South to Gulousubway
4h 51m¥835–2,060Train via Zhengzhou
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhoutrain Xi'an North / ...
- Take the train from Zhengzhou to Nanjing Southtrain Zhengzhou
7h 20m¥505–571Train via Xiaoxian North
- Take the train from Xian North Station to Xiaoxian North Stationtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Xiaoxian North to Nanjing Southtrain Huaibei
7h 58m¥505–571Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane XIY - WUX
- Take the train from Wuxi to Nanjingtrain
5h 54m¥1,758–4,992
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Nanjing is to train which costs ¥120 - ¥310 and takes 13h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Nanjing is to fly and line 1 subway which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥800 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Nanjing. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Gulou via Xian North and Nanjing South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Xi'an and Nanjing is 1170 km. The road distance is 1070.5 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Nanjing without a car is to train which takes 6h 12m and costs ¥500 - ¥600.
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Xi'an to Nanjing, including transfers.
Xi'an to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xian North station.
Xi'an to Nanjing train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Nanjing South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Nanjing is 1070 km. It takes approximately 10h 59m to drive from Xi'an to Nanjing.
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What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Nanjing, China?
China Railways G-Class operates a train from Xian North to Nanjing South every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥500–550 and the journey takes 4h 41m.
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Nanjing Lukou International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,600
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sunan Shuofang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,800
Train from Xian North to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥500–550
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥800–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,700
Train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥330–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥480–700
Train from Zhengzhou to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥300–340
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥500–550
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,100
Train from Xian North Station to Xiaoxian North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥340–380
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥570–620
- Business Class Seat
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Xiaoxian North to Nanjing South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥390–550
Train from Wuxi to Nanjing
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
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