Which stations serve Xianning and Xi'an?

Chibi, Xianning, Xianningbei, Chibibei serve Xianning; Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East serve Xi'an.

Xianning to Xi'an Train

咸宁 → 西安

Xianning to Xi'an takes between 4 hours 44 minutes and 16 hours 38 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 11 direct services, with the first train at 05:45 and the last at 17:10. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

11 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K1296	05:45Chibi	21:15Xi'an	15h30m
K1296	06:16Xianning	21:15Xi'an	14h59m
K226	07:02Chibi	23:40Xi'an	16h38m
K226	07:34Xianning	23:40Xi'an	16h06m
G864	10:11Xianningbei	15:38Xi'an North	5h27m
G2172	10:52Xianningbei	15:51Xi'an East	4h59m
G842	12:40Chibibei	18:25Xi'an North	5h45m
G842	12:56Xianningbei	18:25Xi'an North	5h29m
G914	14:38Xianningbei	20:04Xi'an North	5h26m
G838	16:30Xianningbei	21:14Xi'an North	4h44m
G830	17:10Chibibei	22:44Xi'an East	5h34m

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

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Railway Stations in Xianning and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Xianning

Chibi赤壁
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xianning咸宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Xianning North咸宁北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Chibi North赤壁北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

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

At a Glance

Route	Xianning (咸宁) to Xi'an (西安)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	11
Fastest journey	4 hours 44 minutes on G838 (16:30 to 21:14)
First train	05:45 K1296 from Chibi
Last train	17:10 G830 from Chibibei
Departure stations on timetable	Chibi, Xianning, Xianning North, Chibi North
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East
Train types in snapshot	K, G
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xianning to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 4h44m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 11 direct services between Xianning and Xi'an.

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.