Xi’an South Railway Station: How to Get, Schedule

Written by Veronica | Updated March 11,2024

Xi’an South Railway Station was once an important transportation hub in Xi’an. Now, on February 28, 2023, it has been renamed Yinzhen Railway Station, continuing its mission of connecting the city with distant places.

Xian South Railway Station has 3 platforms and operates trains to cities such as Ankang, Baoji, Chengdu, Hohhot, Qiqihar, and others. The railway station is located in Chang’an District of Xi’an, approximately 30km drive from the city center (Bell Tower). If possible, you are suggested to consider transferring to Xi’an North Railway Station or Xi’an Railway Station, which offer richer train connections across the country and more convenient transportation distance from the city center. The new Xi’an South Train Station, connected to the Xi’an Metro, is being planned.

Xi’an South Railway Station Layout

The train station features a front square and a one-storey building. Its ticket office is situated on the east side of the station, equipped with two windows for ticket purchase, exchange, and refunds. Due to the small waiting hall, only passengers with imminent departures are allowed to enter the station. Once inside, passengers can easily find restrooms and drinking water facilities.

New Xi’an South Railway Station

New Xi’an South Railway Station, aka Xi’annan Railway Station, is planned to be located on the slope adjacent to the Xi’an High-tech Central Industrial Zone. It will serve as a hub for the Xian-Changsha High-speed Railway, featuring 13 platforms with 26 tracks, and an estimated station area of 150,000 square meters. The station will be connected to Xi’an Metro Line 6, Line 12 (under planning), Line 16, and Line 23 (under planning). In the future, tourists will find it more convenient to travel to Xi’an through the South Train Station.

Xi’an Train Schedule to Major Cities

Xi’an South Railway Station has 3 platforms and 7 tracks, operating T and K trains to cities such as Ankang, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hohhot, Qiqihar, and others. The specific train services are as follows:

* Note: The schedule above is for reference only (Updated on Feb.20, 2024).

How to get to Xi’an South Train Station from Xi’an downtown?

As the Xi’an South Railway Station is not connected to the subway, passengers can take buses or taxis from the city.

By Bus

Among these five bus numbers, Bus 340 has the shortest departure interval and is therefore more recommended. Bus 752 and 739 have longer departure intervals.

By Taxi

Certain drivers are unwilling to go because the station is quite distant from the downtown area. Therefore, passengers might opt for unauthorized taxi carpooling, with each person paying approximately 30 RMB from the city center to Xi’an South Train Station.

Xi’an South Railway Station Transportation

To Bell Tower

Take Bus 752 and get off at Hangtiancheng Station (航天城), then transfer to Metro Line 2 directly to the Bell Tower. It will cost CNY 6.

To Big Wild Goose Pagoda

1. Take Bus 920 directly to Big Wild Goose Pagoda.
2. You can also take Bus 752and get off at the Shenzhou Fourth Road Feitian Intersection Station (神舟四路飞天路口). Then walk for 220 meters and transfer to Metro Line 4 to Dayanta Station (大雁塔).

To Xi’an North Railway Station

Take Bus 920 and get off at Hangtian Avenue Shenzhou Fourth Intersection (航天大道神州四路口). Walk for 350 meters and take Metro Line 4 at Hangtian Avenue Station (航天城) to Xi’an North Railway Station.

To Xi’an Railway Station

Take Bus 752 and get off at Shenzhou Fourth Road Feitian Intersection (神舟四路飞天路口). Walk for 220 meters and take Metro Line 4 at Feitianlu Station (飞天路) to Xi’an North Railway Station.