Taiyuan to Xi'an Train

太原 → 西安

Taiyuan to Xi'an takes between 3 hours and 10 hours 6 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 46 direct services, with the first train at 00:34 and the last at 23:32. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
46 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D4100:34Taiyuan08:46Xi'an8h12m
K157209:29Taiyuan19:19Xi'an9h50m
K157309:29Taiyuan19:19Xi'an9h50m
D282610:38Taiyuan South13:57Xi'an North3h19m
D282710:38Taiyuan South13:57Xi'an North3h19m
D279810:45Taiyuan South14:03Xi'an North3h18m
D279910:45Taiyuan South14:03Xi'an North3h18m
G378011:49Yangquxi16:27Xi'an North4h38m
G378011:49Yangquxi16:45Xi'an West4h56m
G378111:49Yangquxi16:27Xi'an North4h38m
G378111:49Yangquxi16:45Xi'an West4h56m
G245511:50Taiyuan South14:51Xi'an North3h01m
G378012:25Taiyuan16:27Xi'an North4h02m
G378012:25Taiyuan16:45Xi'an West4h20m
G378112:25Taiyuan16:27Xi'an North4h02m
G378112:25Taiyuan16:45Xi'an West4h20m
G378012:47Taiyuan South16:27Xi'an North3h40m
G378012:47Taiyuan South16:45Xi'an West3h58m
G378112:47Taiyuan South16:27Xi'an North3h40m
G378112:47Taiyuan South16:45Xi'an West3h58m
D167113:01Taiyuan South16:35Xi'an North3h34m
D167413:01Taiyuan South16:35Xi'an North3h34m
D104914:30Taiyuan South18:21Xi'an North3h51m
D163614:48Taiyuan South18:06Xi'an North3h18m
D163714:48Taiyuan South18:06Xi'an North3h18m
D104515:00Yangquxi18:54Xi'an North3h54m
D104515:33Taiyuan South18:54Xi'an North3h21m
D200615:50Yangquxi19:21Xi'an North3h31m
D200715:50Yangquxi19:21Xi'an North3h31m
D200616:21Taiyuan South19:21Xi'an North3h
D200716:21Taiyuan South19:21Xi'an North3h
D167519:16Taiyuan South22:27Xi'an North3h11m
D167819:16Taiyuan South22:27Xi'an North3h11m
D280920:07Taiyuan23:28Xi'an North3h21m
D281220:07Taiyuan23:28Xi'an North3h21m
D280920:26Taiyuan South23:28Xi'an North3h02m
D281220:26Taiyuan South23:28Xi'an North3h02m
D104320:37Taiyuan South23:37Xi'an North3h
K54520:56Taiyuan06:12Xi'an9h16m
K54520:56Taiyuan07:02Xi'an East10h06m
K54820:56Taiyuan06:12Xi'an9h16m
K54820:56Taiyuan07:02Xi'an East10h06m
D1522:08Taiyuan05:11Xi'an East7h03m
K21323:20Taiyuan08:02Xi'an8h42m
D96523:26Taiyuan05:08Xi'an North5h42m
D96723:32Taiyuan05:14Xi'an North5h42m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-10-23. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Taiyuan and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Taiyuan

  • Taiyuan太原
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Taiyuan South太原南
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 1
  • Yangqu West阳曲西
    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 West西安西
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
  • Xi'an East西安东
    Used by direct trains in this timetable
    Metro Line 5

At a Glance

RouteTaiyuan (太原) to Xi'an (西安)
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Direct services46
Fastest journey3 hours on D2006 (16:21 to 19:21)
First train00:34 D41 from Taiyuan
Last train23:32 D967 from Taiyuan
Departure stations on timetableTaiyuan, Taiyuan South, Yangqu West
Arrival stations on timetableXi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an West, Xi'an East
Train types in snapshotD, K, G
Reference faresBusiness class from ¥536, First class from ¥270, Second class from ¥145, Premium dynamic sleeper from ¥570, First-class sleeper from ¥296, Dynamic sleeper from ¥310, Soft sleeper from ¥243, Second-class sleeper from ¥237, Hard sleeper from ¥158, Hard seat from ¥91, No seat from ¥91. Fare snapshot: October 23, 2026.
Timetable snapshotOctober 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Taiyuan to Xi'an train?

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

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 46 direct services between Taiyuan 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.