There are 5 ways to get from Yan’an to Xi'an by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Yan'an to Xi'antrain Xi'an
4h 14m¥43–152Bus
- Take the bus from Yan’an to Xi'an North Bus Stationbus
5h¥65–130Drive 297.2 km
- Drive from Yan’an to Xi'ancar 297.2 km
3h 3m¥256–369Taxi
- Take the taxi from Yan’an to Xi'antaxi 297.2 km
3h 3m¥650–800Fly
- Fly from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY)plane ENY - XIY
6h 27m¥545–2,767
Yan'An Nanniwan Airport (ENY) to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yan’an to Xi'an is to train which costs ¥40 - ¥160 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Yan’an to Xi'an is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥250 - ¥370.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Yan’an and arriving at Xi'an North Bus Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes. The journey takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Yan’an to Xi'an. However, there are services departing from Yan'an and arriving at Yujiazhai via Wulukou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Yan’an and Xi'an is 320 km. The road distance is 297.2 km.
The best way to get from Yan’an to Xi'an without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥40 - ¥160.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Yan’an to Xi'an, including transfers.
Yan’an to Xi'an bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Yan’an station.
Yan’an to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, depart from Yan'an station.
The best way to get from Yan’an to Xi'an is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥40 - ¥160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥65 - ¥130 and takes 5h, you could also fly, which costs ¥500 - ¥2800 and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Yan’an, China and Xi'an, China?
China Railways C-Class operates a train from Yan'an to Xi'an twice daily. Tickets cost ¥100–150 and the journey takes 3h 49m. China Railways K-Class also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Yan’an to Xi'an North Bus Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥68 and the journey takes 5h. Checi also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,700
Flights from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Xining
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,900
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Yan'An Nanniwan Airport to Xi'An Xianyang International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,700
Train from Yan'an to Xi'an
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Yan'an to Xi'an
- Hard Seat
- ¥40–55
- Hard sleeper
- ¥80–110
- Soft sleeper
- ¥130–170
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Yan’an to Xi'an North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥68
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
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Booking & Getting There
Yan’an to Xi'an bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Xi'an North Bus Station.
Yan’an to Xi'an train services, operated by China Railways C-Class, arrive at Xi'an station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yan’an to Xi'an is 297 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Yan’an to Xi'an.
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