Xining to Xi'an Train

西宁 → 西安

Xining to Xi'an takes between 3 hours 54 minutes and 13 hours 33 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 43 direct services, with the first train at 07:00 and the last at 22:40. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

Departure Station
Arrival Station
43 direct services
TrainDepartureArrivalDuration
D282207:00Xining10:55Xi'an North3h55m
D265607:50Xining12:06Xi'an North4h16m
Z22908:00Xining19:51Xi'an11h51m
D273608:45Xining12:39Xi'an North3h54m
Z37508:50Xining20:30Xi'an11h40m
Z16609:27Xining20:37Xi'an11h10m
G317509:30Xining13:39Xi'an North4h09m
G85109:40Xining14:10Xi'an North4h30m
D273209:45Xining14:15Xi'an North4h30m
Z3910:03Xining21:02Xi'an10h59m
Z10610:21Xining21:17Xi'an10h56m
Z26610:31Xining21:38Xi'an11h07m
Z30310:31Xining21:25Xi'an10h54m
Z13610:38Xining21:50Xi'an11h12m
K17811:15Xining00:48Xi'an13h33m
Z29111:37Xining23:17Xi'an11h40m
Z18011:42Xining23:55Xi'an12h13m
D268812:11Xining16:24Xi'an North4h13m
D258412:16Xining16:41Xi'an North4h25m
T19812:24Xining00:57Xi'an12h33m
Z36212:30Xining00:11Xi'an11h41m
G67412:47Xining16:47Xi'an North4h
D266013:00Xining17:19Xi'an North4h19m
D269413:40Xining17:49Xi'an North4h09m
Z59314:14Xining01:20Xi'an11h06m
D272415:05Xining19:29Xi'an North4h24m
D257015:25Xining19:35Xi'an North4h10m
D10215:40Xining01:52Xi'an10h12m
D267016:55Xining21:24Xi'an North4h29m
D266617:09Xining21:29Xi'an North4h20m
D273417:30Xining22:07Xi'an North4h37m
D270817:50Xining22:02Xi'an North4h12m
D269817:55Xining22:17Xi'an North4h22m
D272018:40Xining22:54Xi'an North4h14m
D272218:52Xining23:08Xi'an North4h16m
D271819:22Xining23:31Xi'an North4h09m
K218519:45Xining08:24Xi'an12h39m
Z6620:18Xining08:03Xi'an11h45m
K131020:20Xining09:15Xi'an12h55m
T27021:08Xining09:43Xi'an12h35m
K39021:40Xining10:48Xi'an13h08m
Z26022:26Xining10:40Xi'an12h14m
Z27422:40Xining10:13Xi'an11h33m

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

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Railway Stations in Xining and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Xining

  • Xining西宁
    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
    Other railway station in Xi'an
    Metro Line 5
  • Xi'an West西安西
    Other railway station in Xi'an

At a Glance

RouteXining (西宁) to Xi'an (西安)
Interactive route mapOpen the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services43
Fastest journey3 hours 54 minutes on D2736 (08:45 to 12:39)
First train07:00 D2822 from Xining
Last train22:40 Z274 from Xining
Departure stations on timetableXining
Arrival stations on timetableXi'an North, Xi'an
Train types in snapshotD, Z, G, K, T
Timetable snapshotAugust 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xining to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h54m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 43 direct services between Xining 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.