There are 4 ways to get from Xi'an to Yan’an by bus, train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Yan’an is to train which costs ¥40 - ¥160 and takes 5h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Yan’an is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥250 - ¥370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xi'an North Bus Station station and arriving at Yan’an. Services depart every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Yan’an. However, there are services departing from Yujiazhai and arriving at Yan'an via Xi'an. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Xi'an and Yan’an is 299 km. The road distance is 297.1 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Yan’an without a car is to bus which takes 5h and costs ¥65 - ¥130.
The bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an takes 5h including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Xi'an to Yan’an bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Xi'an North Bus Station.
Xi'an to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Xi'an station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Yan’an is to bus which takes 5h and costs ¥65 - ¥130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥40 - ¥160 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Yan’an, China?
Qichezhan operates a bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥68 and the journey takes 5h. Checi also services this route once daily. Alternatively, China Railways C-Class operates a train from Xi'an to Yan'an twice daily. Tickets cost ¥100–150 and the journey takes 3h 48m. China Railways K-Class also services this route once daily.
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Xi'an to Yan'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xi'an North Bus Station to Yan’an
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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Booking & Getting There
Xi'an to Yan’an bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Yan’an station.
Xi'an to Yan’an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Yan'an station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xi'an to Yan’an is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Xi'an to Yan’an.
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