Which stations serve Zhangye and Xi'an?

Zhangyexi, Gaotainan serve Zhangye; Xi'an, Xi'an North serve Xi'an.

Zhangye to Xi'an Train

张掖 → 西安

Zhangye to Xi'an takes between 6 hours 12 minutes and 16 hours 10 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 18 direct services, with the first train at 07:41 and the last at 18:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

18 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z39	07:41Zhangyexi	21:02Xi'an	13h21m
Z106	08:05Zhangyexi	21:17Xi'an	13h12m
Z303	08:12Zhangyexi	21:25Xi'an	13h13m
Z136	08:19Zhangyexi	21:50Xi'an	13h31m
Z180	08:37Gaotainan	23:55Xi'an	15h18m
Z291	08:54Zhangyexi	23:17Xi'an	14h23m
Z180	09:17Zhangyexi	23:55Xi'an	14h38m
T198	09:30Zhangyexi	00:57Xi'an	15h27m
Z362	09:53Zhangyexi	00:11Xi'an	14h18m
Z593	10:27Gaotainan	01:20Xi'an	14h53m
Z593	11:18Zhangyexi	01:20Xi'an	14h02m
D2708	15:50Zhangyexi	22:02Xi'an North	6h12m
D2718	16:46Gaotainan	23:31Xi'an North	6h45m
D2718	17:19Zhangyexi	23:31Xi'an North	6h12m
Z66	17:22Gaotainan	08:03Xi'an	14h41m
T270	17:49Zhangyexi	09:43Xi'an	15h54m
Z66	18:01Zhangyexi	08:03Xi'an	14h02m
Z260	18:30Gaotainan	10:40Xi'an	16h10m

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

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Railway Stations in Zhangye and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Zhangye

Zhangye West张掖西
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Gaotai South高台南
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

At a Glance

Route	Zhangye (张掖) 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	18
Fastest journey	6 hours 12 minutes on D2708 (15:50 to 22:02)
First train	07:41 Z39 from Zhangyexi
Last train	18:30 Z260 from Gaotainan
Departure stations on timetable	Zhangye West, Gaotai South
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an, Xi'an North
Train types in snapshot	Z, T, D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Zhangye to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 6h12m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 18 direct services between Zhangye 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.