Which stations serve Xi'an and Shanhaiguan?

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

Xi'an to Shanhaiguan Train

西安 → 山海关

Xi'an to Shanhaiguan takes between 9 minutes and 23 hours 26 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 6 direct services, with the first train at 00:35 and the last at 23:00. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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From

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Direct Train Schedule

6 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K386	00:35Xi'an East	23:02Shanhaiguan	22h27m
G1282	11:32Xi'an North	19:20Shanhaiguan	7h48m
K2046	16:12Xi'an	16:21Shanhaiguan	9m
K1571	20:15Xi'an	16:55Shanhaiguan	20h40m
K126	22:39Xi'an	21:29Shanhaiguan	22h50m
K546	23:00Xi'an East	22:26Shanhaiguan	23h26m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Shanhaiguan

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

Shanhaiguan山海关
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xi'an (西安) to Shanhaiguan (山海关)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	6
Fastest journey	9 minutes on K2046 (16:12 to 16:21)
First train	00:35 K386 from Xi'an East
Last train	23:00 K546 from Xi'an East
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an East, Xi'an North, Xi'an
Arrival stations on timetable	Shanhaiguan
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xi'an to Shanhaiguan train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 9m. 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 Shanhaiguan.

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.