Which stations serve Tulufan and Xi'an?

Tulufanbei, Shanshanbei serve Tulufan; Xi'an, Xi'an North serve Xi'an.

Tulufan to Xi'an Train

吐鲁番 → 西安

Tulufan to Xi'an takes between 4 minutes and 23 hours 47 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 26 direct services, with the first train at 00:29 and the last at 23:56. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

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Direct Train Schedule

26 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z593	00:29Tulufanbei	01:20Xi'an	51m
Z362	00:43Shanshanbei	00:11Xi'an	23h28m
Z593	01:16Shanshanbei	01:20Xi'an	4m
T270	06:22Tulufanbei	09:43Xi'an	3h21m
T270	07:18Shanshanbei	09:43Xi'an	2h25m
Z66	08:25Tulufanbei	08:03Xi'an	23h38m
Z66	09:11Shanshanbei	08:03Xi'an	22h52m
D2708	09:17Tulufanbei	22:02Xi'an North	12h45m
D2718	09:44Tulufanbei	23:31Xi'an North	13h47m
D2708	09:48Shanshanbei	22:02Xi'an North	12h14m
D2718	10:22Shanshanbei	23:31Xi'an North	13h09m
Z35	15:15Tulufanbei	18:03Xi'an	2h48m
Z35	16:01Shanshanbei	18:03Xi'an	2h02m
Z39	21:15Tulufanbei	21:02Xi'an	23h47m
Z106	21:40Tulufanbei	21:17Xi'an	23h37m
Z303	21:51Tulufanbei	21:25Xi'an	23h34m
Z39	22:07Shanshanbei	21:02Xi'an	22h55m
Z136	22:08Tulufanbei	21:50Xi'an	23h42m
Z303	22:41Shanshanbei	21:25Xi'an	22h44m
Z291	22:52Tulufanbei	23:17Xi'an	25m
Z136	22:54Shanshanbei	21:50Xi'an	22h56m
Z180	23:02Tulufanbei	23:55Xi'an	53m
T198	23:24Tulufanbei	00:57Xi'an	1h33m
Z291	23:41Shanshanbei	23:17Xi'an	23h36m
Z180	23:51Shanshanbei	23:55Xi'an	4m
Z362	23:56Tulufanbei	00:11Xi'an	15m

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

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Railway Stations in Tulufan and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Tulufan

Turpan North吐鲁番北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Shanshan North鄯善北
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

At a Glance

Route	Tulufan (吐鲁番) to Xi'an (西安)
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Direct services	26
Fastest journey	4 minutes on Z593 (01:16 to 01:20)
First train	00:29 Z593 from Tulufanbei
Last train	23:56 Z362 from Tulufanbei
Departure stations on timetable	Turpan North, Shanshan North
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an, Xi'an North
Train types in snapshot	Z, T, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Tulufan to Xi'an train?

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

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 26 direct services between Tulufan 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.