Chengdu to Xian Train Schedules, Tickets and Stations

Do not miss the sceneries on the way! Chengdu Xian high speed train will make it true during your Chengdu Xian tour in China. You can prevent from the long time waiting in the airport and keep sitting on your seat with the belt fastened. On the high speed train, you could spend much comfortable time enjoying the natural views outside the window and get close to Xian a little by a little with leisure from Chengdu. For your convenient and worry-free transfer between the two popular tourist destinations, there are arranged about 40 G trains and D trains from Chengdu East Railway Station to Xian North Railway Station from morning to late afternoon, around 07:00-19:00. So now, taking the fast bullet train for only about 3 to 4.5 hours, you could arrive in Xian to ride on the Ancient City Wall after taking great pictures with the cute Giant Pandas in Chengdu. Let’s go!

Chengdu to Xian High Speed Train Route

Chengdu Xian High Speed Train running from between Chengdu and Xian, cover the whole route of about 643km long. For the convenient transfer of people, there are built 18 stops in all along this way, including Guanghan (广汉), Deyang (德阳), Mianyang (绵阳), Jianmenguan (剑门关), Guangyuan (广汉), and many other places in Sichuan and Shaanxi provinces. Let’s click the Chengdu Xian High Speed Railway Map at below to know the detailed stops along the entire way!

Chengdu Xian High Speed Rail Map

Chengdu East Railway Station (成都东站)

Location: Qingyijiang Road, Chenghua District, East Chengdu (成都市成华区青衣江路)

Chengdu East Station is the main high speed railway station in Chengdu and for most high speed trains. It is about 10 kilometers (about 20 minutes' driving) to the downtown area and 23km (about 40 minutes' driving) to Chengdu Shuangliu Airport. To get to this station, you can take the Metro Line 2 and metro Line 7 with convenience. And from the city center, you can take the metro Line 2 directly. Learn more about Chengdu East Railway Station >

Xian North Railway Station (西安北站)

Location Yuanshuo Road, Weiyang District, Xian (西安市未央区元朔路).

Xian North Station is a large high speed train station of Xian, serving for more than 300 high speed trains (about 87% of sum of Xian’s high speed trains) to Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Lanzhou, Taiyuan and lots of destinations in China. It is about 20 kilometers away to downtown area and needs 1 hour to Terracotta Warriors, Muslim Quarter, etc. by car. To get to the station, you can take the airport bus from Xian Xianyang International Airport or take a taxi from anywhere you are in Xian city. Taking the Metro Line 2 at Bell Tower, you can get to the station very fast and conveniently. Learn more about Xian North Railway Station >

Note: if you have any questions about the local transfer and train stations in Xian and Chengdu, please directly contact our Travel Consultant for help!

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High Speed Train Tips

Class of Ticket

On high speed trains from Chengdu to Xian, there are three kinds of tickets are provided, including Business Class Seat, First Class Seat and Second Class Seat. Second Class Seat is the most budget level you will share a row space with other passengers. First Class of Seat is more comfortable and quiet for those who prefer a good rest on the way. If you would like to try the most luxury and superior train travel experience, the Business Class Seat better than the business level on airplane will shock you beyond expectation. Check all types of seats on China high speed train>

Book, Collect, Alter and Cancel

Foreign tourists can book train ticket online or ask help from ticket agency, or buy the tickets physically at the train station with your valid passport. One thing you should remember is to book the ticket as early as possible, especially in peak tourist seasons. After collecting the tickets, please read carefully about the train number, departure date and station to make sure you won’t miss the train. If you want to cancel, alter your train tickets, you are required to bring your passport to the ticket counter and make the adjustments. Check details about How to Book, Collect, Alter, and Cancel Train Tickets>

Board & Get off

1) Prepare your documents well (valid passport with China Visa); 2) Get to the right train station in advance; 3) Collect train tickets; 4) Read your train ticket; 5) Pass the security control; 6) Pass through Security & Luggage Checks; 7) Find the right waiting room; 8) Cross the ticket checking gate; 9) Get to the right platform; 10) Get on your train. Keep the ticket well, because the ticket will be checked again to leave the station after you get off. Check details about How to Board & Disembark a Train>

Baggage Allowance

China train travel with luggage is much easier than taking flight, for you don’t need to check luggage separately. Each passenger with a train ticket is allowed to carry luggage in certain weight and volume, but without limitation of amount and types. Though there are written regulation and rules about the luggage allowance, in practice, passengers can take as much luggage as you can if only you handled them properly. Check detailed Baggage Allowance & Policy to Take China Train>

Facilities and Service

All high speed trains in China are equipped with advanced facilities and good service to make your journey more convenient and comfortable. There are different places you can put your luggage onboard, racks and specialized luggage storage areas. Besides, the air-conditioner train offers you plug under the seats to charge your phone or laptop, sightseeing window to view the outside scenery as well as western-style toilets. There is also available dining area you can get some supplies. Bilingual signs and the broadcast use both Chinese and English so that you don’t need to worry about the communication. Check All Facilities & Service on China Train>