Nanjing to Xi'an Train

南京 → 西安

Nanjing to Xi'an takes between 4 hours 38 minutes and 19 hours 48 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 32 direct services, with the first train at 07:38 and the last at 21:19. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
32 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
G197007:38Nanjing South13:20Xi'an North5h42m
G188607:41Nanjing South13:56Xi'an North6h15m
G180207:42Nanjing South13:51Xi'an North6h09m
G317607:57Nanjing South14:45Xi'an North6h48m
G46408:12Nanjing South13:40Xi'an North5h28m
G197408:39Nanjing South14:22Xi'an North5h43m
G9409:56Nanjing South14:34Xi'an North4h38m
G219410:49Nanjing South16:28Xi'an North5h39m
G316411:21Nanjing South17:47Xi'an North6h26m
K218612:47Nanjing04:47Xi'an16h
G192412:48Nanjing South19:00Xi'an North6h12m
K29012:59Nanjing05:30Xi'an East16h31m
K36013:14Nanjing06:05Xi'an16h51m
G315213:21Nanjing South20:29Xi'an North7h08m
G192814:00Nanjing South20:00Xi'an North6h
G193215:28Nanjing South20:41Xi'an North5h13m
D11215:29Nanjing03:30Xi'an12h01m
G327616:11Nanjing South23:41Xi'an North7h30m
K491616:23Nanjing10:56Xi'an18h33m
D28816:52Nanjing04:53Xi'an12h01m
D12217:06Nanjing05:24Xi'an12h18m
G191617:37Nanjing South23:00Xi'an North5h23m
G194018:23Nanjing South23:33Xi'an North5h10m
Z37618:56Nanjing07:35Xi'an12h39m
K55719:39Nanjing12:26Xi'an16h47m
D21619:47Nanjing07:49Xi'an12h02m
Z4019:53Nanjing08:16Xi'an12h23m
K479620:29Nanjing16:17Xi'an19h48m
Z30420:48Nanjing08:42Xi'an11h54m
D9221:04Nanjing09:07Xi'an12h03m
D12621:12Nanjing09:01Xi'an11h49m
Z16421:19Nanjing09:19Xi'an12h

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

Timetable for reference only. For live schedules and ticket booking, check these sources:

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Railway Stations in Nanjing and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Nanjing

  • Nanjing南京
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Nanjing South南京南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1Metro Line 3Metro Line S1Metro Line S3

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

RouteNanjing (南京) to Xi'an (西安)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services32
Fastest journey4 hours 38 minutes on G94 (09:56 to 14:34)
First train07:38 G1970 from Nanjing South
Last train21:19 Z164 from Nanjing
Departure stations on timetableNanjing South, Nanjing
Arrival stations on timetableXi'an North, Xi'an, Xi'an East
Train types in snapshotG, K, D, Z
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Nanjing to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h38m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 32 direct services between Nanjing 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.