Which stations serve Baotou and Xi'an?

Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong, Baotouxi serve Baotou; Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an.

Baotou to Xi'an Train

包头 → 西安

Baotou to Xi'an takes between 6 hours 36 minutes and 10 hours 22 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 9 direct services, with the first train at 07:04 and the last at 23:54. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

9 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3518	07:04Baotou	13:57Xi'an North	6h53m
D3522	08:12Baotoudong	15:13Xi'an North	7h01m
K4161	09:46Baotou	19:54Xi'an	10h08m
D1202	10:00Baotou	16:43Xi'an North	6h43m
K655	11:20Baotou	21:42Xi'an	10h22m
D1178	15:36Baotou	22:12Xi'an North	6h36m
K691	21:06Baotou	06:41Xi'an East	9h35m
K771	22:10Baotou	07:20Xi'an	9h10m
Z139	23:54Baotoudong	09:58Xi'an East	10h04m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Baotou and Xi'an

Compare the railway stations used to reach Baotou and Xi'an. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Baotou

Baotou包头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Baotou East包头东
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Xi'an

Xi'an西安
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 4
Xi'an North西安北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 2Metro Line 4Metro Line 14
Xi'an East西安东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 5
Xi'an West西安西
Other railway station in Xi'an

At a Glance

Route	Baotou (包头) to Xi'an (西安)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	9
Fastest journey	6 hours 36 minutes on D1178 (15:36 to 22:12)
First train	07:04 D3518 from Baotou
Last train	23:54 Z139 from Baotoudong
Departure stations on timetable	Baotou, Baotou East
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an North, Xi'an, Xi'an East
Train types in snapshot	D, K, Z
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Baotou to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h36m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 9 direct services between Baotou and Xi'an.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.