How to Get from Xian to Shaolin Temple 2025

Xian is city where you can witness the great history of China through the lots of amazing ancient sites, while you can experience the alive Chinese culture at Shaolin Temple by watching the famous Shaolin Kungfu Show. It is abou 425km away from Xian in the east. Shaolin Temple is at Mt. Song Scenic Area, Dengfeng City, Henan Province, between Zhengzhou and Luoyang. There is Not any direct train or bus to Shaolin Temple from Xian. However, numerous bullet trains are running between Xian and Zhengzhou, the provincial capital city of Henan Province, and some stop at Luoyang, a famous scenic city which is only about 55km to Shaolin Temple.

You can choose to either transfer at Zhengzhou or Luoyang to reach Shaolin Temple.

▶ Location of Shaolin Temple: Songshan Shaolin scenic spot, Dengfeng City, Zhengzhou City, Henan Province 河南省郑州市登封市嵩山少林风景区

Xian to Shaolin Temple Transportation Map (Click to Enlarge)

Xian to Shaolin Temple Via Luoyang

Xian to Luoyang

Located between Xian and Shaolin Temple, Luoyang is only about 55km away from the temple (about 1.5h by car). Besides, it is a city where the famous Longmen Grottoes are located. If you have enough time, you are recommended to transfer at Luoyang, travelling both Longmen Grottoes and Shaolin Temple.

There are over 100 trains departing from Xian to Luoyang, including about 38 normal trains running between 6:05am to 1:50am every day from Xian Railway Station to Luoyang Railway and over 60 bullet trains from Xian North Railway Station to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station running between 7:03am to 20:58pm. The duration for the normal train is about 4.5h to 5.5h; while the duration for most of the high speed bullet trains is only about 1.5h.

After getting off the train, you may need to reach Luoyang Bus Station to take the direct bus to Shaolin Temple. Since it is right close to Luoyang Railway Station, you are recommended to take a train arriving at Luoyang Railway Station from Xian, otherwise you may need a transfer from Luoyang Longmen Railway Station to Luoyang Railway Station (about 14km, about 1.5h by Bus No. 77; No. D1; NO. 1; about 30min by car).

Xian to Luoyang Train Schedules

The followings are 6 Xian-Zhengzhou Bullet Trains for your reference. Since the train info is subject to change from time to time, please click here for more Xian Zhengzhou Real Time Train Schedules.

• Normal Trains (T, Z, K Trains): From Xian Railway Station to Luoyang Railway Station

• Bullet Trains (G & D Trains): From Xian North Railway Station to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station

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Xian Railway Station 西安站 Pinyin: Xi’an Zhan

▶ Location: No. 44 Huancheng North Road, Xincheng District (西安市新城区环城北路44号), in the downtown area.

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Luoyang Railway Station 洛阳站 Pinyin: Luoyang Zhan

▶ Location: No.1, Daonan Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City洛阳市西工区道南路1号

Luoyang Longmen Railway Station 洛阳龙门站 Pinyin: Luoyang Longmen Zhan

▶ Location: No.19, Tongqu Road, Luolong District, Luoyang City洛阳市洛龙区通衢路19号

• Recommended Tours: 8 Days China Ancient Capitals Tour (Beijing, Luoyang & Xian) | 6 Days Xian to Luoyang Highlights Tour with Sidetrip to Shaolin Temple | 4 Days Xian Highlights Tour with Sidetrip to Luoyang Longmen Grottoes

Luoyang to Shaolin Temple

There are about 9 buses departing from Luoyang Bus Station to Shaolin Temple every day. The Duration is about 1.5h. The earliest bus leaves at 5:30am and last one is at 12:30 at noon. You can purchase the bus ticket inside the bus station or book it online. Since there may be lots of people especially during the peak season, please plan your trip in advance.

Luoyang Bus Station 洛阳汽车站

▶ Location: 71 Daonan Road, Xigong District, Luoyang City洛阳市西工区道南路71号

Luoyang to Shaolin Temple Bus Schedules

Note: Since the bus schedules and ticket price are subject to change, please do not hesitate to contact us to get the updated info or book a transfer service to Shaolin Temple!

How to Plan Your Shao Temple Tour From Xian

Generally, one day will be enough to travel the world-renown Shao Temple as well as Mount Song where the temple is located. For tourists and Kungfu fans, you can watch amazing Kungfu performance in Shaolin Temple or just take some time to learn about the temple.

☛ 3 Days Luoyang Kung Fu Tour
☛ 3 Days Zhengzhou Shaolin Temple Highlights Tour

Xian, the ancient capital city of China for 13 dynasties, Xian has left massive cultural heritages and relics for you to explore. Within about two days, you can finish visiting the main sites, which include the incredible Terracotta Warriors, the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Muslim Quarter, the Ancient City Wall, and Shaanxi History Museum.

☛ 3 Days Classic Xian Tour
☛ 2 Days Xian City Break

Leaving from Xian to the well-known Kungfu site, Shao Temple is very popular among historic sites and Kungfu lovers. Though there is no direct train/bus to Shaolin temple from Xian, you can always travel there via Luoyang or Zhengzhou, and it is easy to get Shaolin Temple from Luoyang and Zhengzhou in about 1.5 to 2 hours. In Luoyang and Zhengzhou, there are also many gorgeous attractions, like Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple, Henan Museum, Yellow River Scenic Area, Erqi Memorial Tower, etc. Normally, visiting the 3 sites will need 5 ~ 7 days.

☛ 10 Days China Culture Tour Plus Shaolin Kung Fu Experience
☛ 6 Days Ancient Xian & Henan Tour

Xian City Wall, Shaolin Temple, Luoyang Longmen Grottoes

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