Which stations serve Nanchong and Xi'an?

Nanchong, Nanchongbei serve Nanchong; Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an.

Nanchong to Xi'an Train

南充 → 西安

Nanchong to Xi'an takes between 3 hours 43 minutes and 8 hours 4 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 08:44 and the last at 23:05. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1712	08:44Nanchongbei	12:45Xi'an West	4h01m
D166	13:28Nanchong	19:34Xi'an East	6h06m
D118	15:28Nanchong	21:46Xi'an East	6h18m
K386	16:00Nanchong	00:04Xi'an East	8h04m
D16	17:20Nanchong	23:27Xi'an East	6h07m
D1985	19:22Nanchongbei	23:05Xi'an North	3h43m
K995	23:05Nanchong	07:08Xi'an East	8h03m

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

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Railway Stations in Nanchong and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Nanchong

Nanchong南充
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Nanchong North南充北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

Railway Stations in Xi'an

Xi'an西安
Other railway station in Xi'an
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
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Nanchong (南充) 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	7
Fastest journey	3 hours 43 minutes on D1985 (19:22 to 23:05)
First train	08:44 D1712 from Nanchongbei
Last train	23:05 K995 from Nanchong
Departure stations on timetable	Nanchong North, Nanchong
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an West, Xi'an East, Xi'an North
Train types in snapshot	D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanchong to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h43m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Nanchong 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.