There are 7 ways to get from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam by train, taxi, car, plane, 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.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East to Xingshantrain
- Take the taxi from Xingshan to Three Gorges Damtaxi
8h 13m¥682–786Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an to Wuchangtrain
- Take the train from Hankou to Yichang Easttrain
- Take the bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Centerbus
18h 32m¥285–552Drive 646.3 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Three Gorges Damcar 646.3 km
7h 21m¥550–794Fly to Yichang Sanxia Airport, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)plane XIY - YIH
- Take the bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Centerbus
6h 43m¥2,306–4,929Train, taxi via Zhumadian
- Take the train from Xian North to Zhumadian Westtrain
- Take the train from Zhumadian West to Yichang Easttrain
- Take the taxi from Yichang East to Three Gorges Damtaxi
9h 52m¥652–746Fly to Jingzhou Shashi Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jingzhou Shashi Airport (SHS)plane XIY - SHS
- Take the train from Jingzhou to Yichang Easttrain
- Take the bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Centerbus
7h 41m¥488–2,241Fly to Enshi Xujiaping Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Enshi Xujiaping Airport (ENH)plane XIY - ENH
- Take the train from Enshi to Yichang Easttrain
- Take the bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Centerbus
8h 18m¥1,058–3,220
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam is to train and bus which costs ¥280 - ¥550 and takes 18h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam is to fly and bus which takes 6h 43m and costs ¥2300 - ¥5000.
The distance between Xi'an and Three Gorges Dam is 1201 km. The road distance is 646.3 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 13m and costs ¥650 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam is 646 km. It takes approximately 7h 21m to drive from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam.
There are two+ hotels available in Three Gorges Dam.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Three Gorges Dam, China?
There is no direct connection from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam. However, you can take the line 2 subway to Bei Kezhan, walk to Xi'an North, take the train to Zhengzhou East, take the train to Xingshan, then take the taxi to Three Gorges Dam. Alternatively, you can drive from Xi'an to Three Gorges Dam in around 7h 21m.
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥360–2,300
- Website
- donghaiair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Jingzhou Shashi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥320–2,000
- Website
- loongair.cn
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Enshi Xujiaping Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥360–2,300
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Enshi Xujiaping Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
Train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Zhengzhou East to Xingshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥440–490
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–950
Train from Xian North to Zhumadian West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,000
Train from Zhumadian West to Yichang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–280
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–850
Train from Hankou to Yichang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥130–150
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥210–240
- Business Class Seat
- ¥310–440
Train from Jingzhou to Yichang East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥43–47
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- Business Class Seat
- ¥90–140
Train from Xi'an to Wuchang
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
Train from Hankou to Yichang East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥100–220
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–150
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥160–220
Train from Jingzhou to Yichang East
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–85
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥50–75
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥55–85
Train from Enshi to Yichang East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–170
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–170
- Phone
- +86 13972005977
- Website
- m.hbly0717.com
Bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60
- Book at
- m.hbly0717.com
Bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60
- Book at
- m.hbly0717.com
Bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60
- Book at
- m.hbly0717.com
Bus from Yichang East to Three Gorges Dam Visitor Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥60
- Book at
- m.hbly0717.com
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