Which stations serve Xi'an and Niubeiliang?

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

Xi'an to Niubeiliang Train

西安 → 牛背梁

Xi'an to Niubeiliang takes between 16 minutes and 41 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 13 direct services, with the first train at 07:30 and the last at 20:32. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

13 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
C8951	07:30Xi'an East	07:46Niubeiliang	16m
C8959	12:00Xi'an East	12:16Niubeiliang	16m
G4656	13:06Xi'an North	13:47Niubeiliang	41m
G4657	13:06Xi'an North	13:47Niubeiliang	41m
G4656	13:30Xi'an East	13:47Niubeiliang	17m
G4657	13:30Xi'an East	13:47Niubeiliang	17m
C8961	13:42Xi'an East	13:58Niubeiliang	16m
C8962	15:25Xi'an North	16:06Niubeiliang	41m
C8963	15:25Xi'an North	16:06Niubeiliang	41m
C8962	15:50Xi'an East	16:06Niubeiliang	16m
C8963	15:50Xi'an East	16:06Niubeiliang	16m
C8969	18:50Xi'an East	19:06Niubeiliang	16m
C8971	20:32Xi'an East	20:48Niubeiliang	16m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Niubeiliang

Compare the railway stations used to reach Xi'an and Niubeiliang. 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 Niubeiliang

Niubeiliang牛背梁
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xi'an (西安) to Niubeiliang (牛背梁)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	13
Fastest journey	16 minutes on C8951 (07:30 to 07:46)
First train	07:30 C8951 from Xi'an East
Last train	20:32 C8971 from Xi'an East
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an East, Xi'an North
Arrival stations on timetable	Niubeiliang
Train types in snapshot	C, G
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Niubeiliang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 16m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 13 direct services between Xi'an and Niubeiliang.

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.