There are 8 ways to get from Xi'an to Ya'an by train, bus, car, plane, subway, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Xian North Station to Chengdu Easttrain Shanghai Hongqiao
- Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain Chengdu
7h 26m¥367–434Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an North to Chengdu Easttrain
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Leshantrain
- Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
8h 35m¥261–896Bus
- Take the bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdubus Xiaqczcd
- Take the bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station to Yaan Bifengxia Bus Stationbus
14h 16m¥327–522Drive 849 km
- Drive from Xi'an to Ya'ancar 849 km
8h 41m¥722–1,043Fly to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)plane XIY - CTU
- Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
9h 37m¥1,702–3,154Fly to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, subway, train
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)plane XIY - TFU
- Take the subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Incubation Parksubway
- Take the train from Chengdu West to Ya'antrain
7h 37m¥761–2,965Fly to Xichang Qingshan Airport, taxi
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC)plane XIY - XIC
- Take the taxi from Xichang Qingshan Airport (XIC) to Ya'antaxi
7h 6m¥1,477–3,946Fly to Yibin Wuliangye Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Yibin Wuliangye Airport (YBP)plane XIY - YBP
- Take the train from Yibin West to Leshantrain
- Take the bus from Leshan Central Bus Station to Ya'an Bus Stationbus
9h 10m¥977–3,396
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Ya'an is to train which costs ¥360 - ¥440 and takes 7h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Ya'an is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 6m and costs ¥1400 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Xi'an to Ya'an station. However, there are services departing from CityOn Shopping Center and arriving at Yaan Bifengxia Bus Station via Xi An Airport, Shanxi Xian, Chengdu North Station and Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Ya'an. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Ya'an via Xian North Station, East station, CUTCM & Sichuan People's Hospital and Chengdu West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Xi'an and Ya'an is 833 km. The road distance is 849 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Ya'an without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs ¥360 - ¥440.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Xi'an to Ya'an, including transfers.
Xi'an to Ya'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shanxi Xian station.
Xi'an to Ya'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xian North Station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Ya'an is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs ¥360 - ¥440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥320 - ¥550 and takes 14h 16m.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Ya'an, China?
You can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Ya'an via Bei Kezhan, Xian North Station, Chengdu East, East station, CUTCM & Sichuan People's Hospital, West station, Chengdu West, and Ya'an in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CityOn Shopping Center to Ya'an via Xi An Airport, Shanxi Xian, Sichuan Chengdu, Chengdu North Station, Sichuan Gymnasium Station, Sichuan Gymnasium, Xinnanmen Station, Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, and Yaan Bifengxia Bus Station in around 14h 16m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Guyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥480–2,600
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,800
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Yibin Wuliangye Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,100
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,100
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Xichang Qingshan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,200
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Yibin Wuliangye Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,100
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,400
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–3,700
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,000
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,800
Train from Xian North Station to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Xi'an North to Chengdu East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–520
- Business Class Seat
- ¥650–1,000
Train from Chengdu East to Leshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥63–69
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Yibin West to Leshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥65–75
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥105–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Chengdu West to Ya'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥50–75
Train from Chengdu West to Ya'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥50–75
Train from Chengdu East to Leshan
- Adult - second class
- ¥50–70
Train from Chengdu West to Ya'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥50–75
Train from Yibin West to Leshan
- Adult - second class
- ¥50–75
Train from Xi'an North to Chengdu East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥200–470
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–470
Train from Chengdu East to Leshan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
Train from Yibin West to Leshan
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Tianfu International Airport North to Incubation Park
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥10–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shanxi Xian to Sichuan Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥190–260
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥190–260
Bus from Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station to Yaan Bifengxia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥48–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥75–110
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ¥550–700
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More Questions & Answers
Xi'an to Ya'an bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Sichuan Chengdu station.
Xi'an to Ya'an train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Chengdu East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Ya'an is 849 km. It takes approximately 8h 41m to drive from Xi'an to Ya'an.
There are 10+ hotels available in Ya'an.


















