Which stations serve Shanhaiguan and Xi'an?

Shanhaiguan serve Shanhaiguan; Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an.

Shanhaiguan to Xi'an Train

山海关 → 西安

Shanhaiguan to Xi'an takes between 21 hours 49 minutes and 23 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 07:50 and the last at 22:42. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K545	07:50Shanhaiguan	06:12Xi'an	22h22m
K2045	15:23Shanhaiguan	15:01Xi'an	23h38m
K1572	21:01Shanhaiguan	19:19Xi'an	22h18m
K125	22:19Shanhaiguan	20:30Xi'an	22h11m
K385	22:42Shanhaiguan	20:31Xi'an East	21h49m

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

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Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Shanhaiguan

Shanhaiguan山海关
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
Other railway station in Xi'an
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	Shanhaiguan (山海关) 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	21 hours 49 minutes on K385 (22:42 to 20:31)
First train	07:50 K545 from Shanhaiguan
Last train	22:42 K385 from Shanhaiguan
Departure stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an, Xi'an East
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Shanhaiguan to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 21h49m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

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