Which stations serve Xi'an and Xichang?

Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an; Xichang, Xichangnan, Xichangxi serve Xichang.

Xi'an to Xichang Train

西安 → 西昌

Xi'an to Xichang takes between 12 hours 20 minutes and 13 hours 3 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 5 direct services, with the first train at 01:22 and the last at 08:30. 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 Xichang. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

5 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D117	01:22Xi'an East	14:25Xichangxi	13h03m
D165	08:00Xi'an	20:50Xichangxi	12h50m
D168	08:00Xi'an	20:50Xichangxi	12h50m
D165	08:30Xi'an East	20:50Xichangxi	12h20m
D168	08:30Xi'an East	20:50Xichangxi	12h20m

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

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Railway Stations in Xi'an and Xichang

Compare the railway stations used to reach Xi'an and Xichang. 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
Other railway station in Xi'an
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 Xichang

Xichang西昌
Other railway station in Xichang
Xichang West西昌西
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xi'an (西安) to Xichang (西昌)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	5
Fastest journey	12 hours 20 minutes on D165 (08:30 to 20:50)
First train	01:22 D117 from Xi'an East
Last train	08:30 D168 from Xi'an East
Departure stations on timetable	Xi'an East, Xi'an
Arrival stations on timetable	Xichang West
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 Xichang train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 12h20m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 5 direct services between Xi'an and Xichang.

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.