Which stations serve Xi'an and Baotou?

Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an; Baotou, Baotoubei, Baotoudong, Baotouxi serve Baotou.

Xi'an to Baotou Train

西安 → 包头

Xi'an to Baotou takes between 6 hours 36 minutes and 12 hours 18 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 4 direct services, with the first train at 06:22 and the last at 16:33. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

4 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z140	06:22Xi'an East	15:38Baotou	9h16m
D1201	13:55Xi'an North	20:31Baotou	6h36m
K772	16:19Xi'an	04:37Baotou	12h18m
K656	16:33Xi'an	04:24Baotou	11h51m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Baotou

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

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

Railway Stations in Baotou

Baotou包头
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Baotou East包头东
Other railway station in Baotou

At a Glance

Route	Xi'an (西安) to Baotou (包头)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	4
Fastest journey	6 hours 36 minutes on D1201 (13:55 to 20:31)
First train	06:22 Z140 from Xi'an East
Last train	16:33 K656 from Xi'an
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an East, Xi'an North, Xi'an
Arrival stations on timetable	Baotou
Train types in snapshot	Z, D, K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Baotou train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h36m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 4 direct services between Xi'an and Baotou.

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.