Which stations serve Datong and Xi'an?

Datong, Datong South serve Datong; Xi'an, Xi'an North serve Xi'an.

Datong to Xi'an Train

大同 → 西安

Datong to Xi'an takes between 4 hours 25 minutes and 14 hours 52 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 17 direct services, with the first train at 06:58 and the last at 18:55. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

17 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D2583	06:58Datong South	12:34Xi'an North	5h36m
D2513	07:05Datong South	12:44Xi'an North	5h39m
D2567	07:25Datong South	13:16Xi'an North	5h51m
D2511	08:00Datong South	12:25Xi'an North	4h25m
D1907	08:27Datong South	13:33Xi'an North	5h06m
D2826	08:34Datong South	13:57Xi'an North	5h23m
D2798	08:47Datong South	14:03Xi'an North	5h16m
G2455	10:06Datong South	14:51Xi'an North	4h45m
G3780	10:16Datong South	16:27Xi'an North	6h11m
D2581	10:49Datong South	16:58Xi'an North	6h09m
D1049	12:19Datong South	18:21Xi'an North	6h02m
D1045	13:48Datong South	18:54Xi'an North	5h06m
D2006	13:55Datong South	19:21Xi'an North	5h26m
K2095	14:42Datong	05:34Xi'an	14h52m
D2527	18:19Datong South	23:05Xi'an North	4h46m
D2809	18:40Datong South	23:28Xi'an North	4h48m
D1043	18:55Datong South	23:37Xi'an North	4h42m

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

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Railway Stations in Datong and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Datong

Datong大同
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Datong South大同南
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

At a Glance

Route	Datong (大同) 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	17
Fastest journey	4 hours 25 minutes on D2511 (08:00 to 12:25)
First train	06:58 D2583 from Datong South
Last train	18:55 D1043 from Datong South
Departure stations on timetable	Datong South, Datong
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an North, Xi'an
Train types in snapshot	D, G, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Datong to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h25m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 17 direct services between Datong 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.