Which stations serve Gaotai and Xi'an?

Gaotai, Gaotainan serve Gaotai; Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an.

Gaotai to Xi'an Train

高台 → 西安

Gaotai to Xi'an takes between 6 hours 45 minutes and 16 hours 10 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 08:37 and the last at 18:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Gaotai and Xi'an. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z180	08:37Gaotainan	23:55Xi'an	15h18m
Z593	10:27Gaotainan	01:20Xi'an	14h53m
D2718	16:46Gaotainan	23:31Xi'an North	6h45m
Z66	17:22Gaotainan	08:03Xi'an	14h41m
Z260	18:30Gaotainan	10:40Xi'an	16h10m

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

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Railway Stations in Gaotai and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Gaotai

Gaotai高台
Other railway station in Gaotai
Gaotai South高台南
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
Xi'an East西安东
Other railway station in Xi'an
Metro Line 5
Xi'an West西安西
Other railway station in Xi'an

At a Glance

Route	Gaotai (高台) 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	5
Fastest journey	6 hours 45 minutes on D2718 (16:46 to 23:31)
First train	08:37 Z180 from Gaotainan
Last train	18:30 Z260 from Gaotainan
Departure stations on timetable	Gaotai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an, Xi'an North
Train types in snapshot	Z, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Gaotai to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h45m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Gaotai 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.