Which stations serve Zhongning and Xi'an?

Zhongning, Zhongningdong, Zhongningnan serve Zhongning; Xi'an, Xi'an North, Xi'an East, Xi'an West serve Xi'an.

Zhongning to Xi'an Train

中宁 → 西安

Zhongning to Xi'an takes between 3 hours 41 minutes and 12 hours 29 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 7 direct services, with the first train at 08:56 and the last at 23:30. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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

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Direct Train Schedule

7 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3698	08:56Zhongningdong	12:37Xi'an North	3h41m
D2643	11:48Zhongningdong	15:40Xi'an North	3h52m
D2646	11:48Zhongningdong	15:40Xi'an North	3h52m
K359	22:50Zhongning	09:54Xi'an	11h04m
K362	22:50Zhongning	09:54Xi'an	11h04m
K1295	23:30Zhongning	11:59Xi'an	12h29m
K1298	23:30Zhongning	11:59Xi'an	12h29m

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

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Railway Stations in Zhongning and Xi'an

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

Railway Stations in Zhongning

Zhongning中宁
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zhongning East中宁东
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Zhongning South中宁南
Other railway station in Zhongning

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

Route	Zhongning (中宁) 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	7
Fastest journey	3 hours 41 minutes on D3698 (08:56 to 12:37)
First train	08:56 D3698 from Zhongningdong
Last train	23:30 K1298 from Zhongning
Departure stations on timetable	Zhongning East, Zhongning
Arrival stations on timetable	Xi'an North, Xi'an
Train types in snapshot	D, K
Timetable snapshot	October 23, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Zhongning to Xi'an train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 3h41m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 7 direct services between Zhongning 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.