Which stations serve Xi'an and Nanbu?

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

Xi'an to Nanbu Train

西安 → 南部

Xi'an to Nanbu takes between 3 hours 16 minutes and 3 hours 47 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 11:36 and the last at 17:43. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D1978	11:36Xi'an East	15:23Nanbu	3h47m
D1979	11:36Xi'an East	15:23Nanbu	3h47m
D1978	12:07Xi'an North	15:23Nanbu	3h16m
D1979	12:07Xi'an North	15:23Nanbu	3h16m
D1990	17:43Xi'an North	21:03Nanbu	3h20m
D1991	17:43Xi'an North	21:03Nanbu	3h20m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Nanbu

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

Railway Stations in Xi'an

Xi'an西安
Other railway station in Xi'an
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 Nanbu

Nanbu南部
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xi'an (西安) to Nanbu (南部)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	3 hours 16 minutes on D1978 (12:07 to 15:23)
First train	11:36 D1979 from Xi'an East
Last train	17:43 D1991 from Xi'an North
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an East, Xi'an North
Arrival stations on timetable	Nanbu
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Nanbu train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h16m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 6 direct services between Xi'an and Nanbu.

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.