Xi’an North Railway Station: Train Schedule and How to Reach

Written by Clementine | Updated December 16,2025

Xi’an North Railway Station or Xi’anbei Railway Station, located in the Weiyang District of Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province, is one of the most important railway hubs in the northwest region of China. It connects to many major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Shenzhen, Luoyang, and Lanzhou, providing convenient transportation services for passengers.

In this article, you will find information on the timetable (including train numbers, duration, and ticket prices) from Xi’an North Station to other cities, as well as guidance on how to get to Terracotta Warriors, the Xian Airport, and some major attractions in Xi’an, offering a detailed guide for your trip to Xi’an.

Xi’an North Railway Station Address: Yuanshuo Road, Weiyang District, Xi’an City, Shaanxi Province

Distance: 32km (20 miles) to Xian Xianyang International Airport / 40km (25 miles) to Terracotta Army / 19km (12 miles) to Bell Tower / 125km (77.5 miles) to Huashan Mountain / 20km (12.5 miles) to Xian City Wall.

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• Xi’an North Railway Station: Fast Facts
• Xi’an North Railway Station Layout
• Xi’an High-Speed Train Schedule to Major Cities
• How to Get to Xi’an North Railway Station?
• How to get from Xian North Railway Station to Popular Sites?
• Xi’an North Railway Station Luggage Storage
• Tips for Taking High-Speed Train
• Other Major Train Stations in Xi’an
• Let China Xian Tour Ensure Your Smooth Trip in Xian

Xi’an North Railway Station: Fast Facts

• Chinese name: 西安北站
• Location: Yuanshuo Road, Weiyang District, Xi’an City
• Station size: 533,000 square meters(18 platforms, 34 railway lines)

Xi’an North Railway Station Layout

Xian North Railway Station covers an area of 533,000 square meters and can accommodate up to 80,000 passengers waiting at the station simultaneously. The station consists of 3 concourses, with a total of 18 platforms and 34 railway lines. The main functional areas of Xi’an North Train Station are divided into 3 floors:

The underground floor (B1)

The underground floor (B1) serves as the arrival and departure floor, shared by the railway and metro. It features an underground concourse for exiting the station, subway entrances and exits, and free passages connecting the North and South squares. There are five exit passages on each side of the concourse. In the middle is the subway area, where passengers can proceed from the exit passages to the subway area and then to the subway platforms on the second floor (B2) after purchasing tickets. Passengers who want to transfer to buses or taxis can access the underground parking lot via the north and south passages to take buses or taxis.

The ground floor (F1)

The ground floor (F1) serves as the departure floor and platform floor, primarily for entering the station. It features ticket counters, entrances, and platforms. There are 36 ticket-checking gates with a total of 152 automatic ticket-checking machines. A VIP waiting room is provided, and there is a dedicated lane between the arrival and departure floors where VIP vehicles can directly transport VIPs to the platforms. Passengers arriving by bus or subway and transferring to high-speed trains can enter the station from this floor.

The second floor (F2)

The second floor (F2) is the departure and waiting area, for passengers awaiting trains. It features ticket offices and waiting halls, where passengers can see the arrival and departure of trains on the platforms. Above this floor is a commercial service area, which offers a wide variety of restaurants, snack shops, convenience stores, and other amenities for travelers. If your time allows, you can go have a check on the stores and have a wonderful meal while waiting for your train. Passengers arriving by taxi or private vehicles shall be drop off at the main entrances on the east and west sides of the second floor (F2). Upon entering, you will find ticket counters located on both sides of the entrance halls. After purchasing or collecting tickets, you can go find and wait in the designated areas for the later ticket check. All the information you need will be displayed on the electronic screens (PDP).

Xi’an High-Speed Train Schedule to Major Cities

As one of the most important and largest railway hubs in the northwest region, Xian North Railway Station operates nearly 400 high-speed trains every day, including D and G trains. Below are some high-speed trains from Xian North Railway Station to other popular cities:

* Note: The schedule above is for reference only (Updated on Dec.17, 2025).

Popular Tours to and from Xi’an by High-Speed Train

8 Days: Beijing – Xi’an – Shanghai Highlights Tour

2 Days: Luoyang Layover Tour from Xi’an to Beijing by Bullet Train

6 Days: Xi’an and Chengdu Tour by High-Speed Train

4 Days: Shanghai and Xi’an Tour by Bullet Train

How to Get to Xi’an North Railway Station?

There are usually three ways to get to Xi’an North Railway Station from the Xian downtown: subway, taxi, and city bus.

By subway (the fastest): Take Metro Line 2 and get off at Xi’an North Train Station. The subway is connected to the train station, and you can follow the signs to go to the station to take the train.

By taxi (the most comfortable): Taking a taxi from the city center (taking the Bell Tower as an example) to Xi’an North Railway Station takes about 50 minutes and costs about 50 RMB.

By bus (the cheapest): You can take bus No.108, 263, 264, and 266 from downtown to Xi’an North Railway Station.

If you want a faster, safer, and more comfortable train station transfer, please click Xian Railway Transportation to find details about train station car rental. You can also see more Xian Car Rental services if you need one during your Xian tour.

How to get from Xian North Railway Station to Popular Sites?

Xian North Railway Station to Xian Airport

The most recommended way to travel from Xi’an North Railway Station to the airport is by taxi or subway. It will take 30 minutes by taxi, covering 28 km, and costs around ¥70. In comparison, the subway is more affordable, you can take Line 14 directly to Airport West Station (T1, T2, T3), exit from C2 North. The ride takes about 46 minutes and costs only ¥7. There is no direct airport shuttle, so the subway is the most recommended option.

Xian North Railway Station to Xi’an Railway Station

The most convenient option is to take Metro Line 4 from Xi’an North Station toward Hangtiancheng and this ride only takes about 30 minutes. Once arrived, exit at Xi’an Railway Station (Exit C), then follow signs to the national railway entrance.

Alternatively, you can walk about 780 meters to Beikezhan Metro Station and take Metro Line 2 to Anyuanmen Station. Leave the station from Exit B and walk about 100 meters to Beiguan Bus Stop, then take Bus 511 to the railway station.

Another option is to take Metro Line 2 to Beidajie Station and transfer to Line 1, then get off at Wulukou Station. Exit from D and walk about 1 km to the station. (Less recommended)

Xian North Railway Station to Terracotta Warriors

By Metro + Bus: Walk about 70 meters to Beikezhan Station. Take Metro Line 2 to Beidajie, transfer to Line 1 to Fangzhicheng, then switch to Line 9 and get off at Huaqing Pool Station. From there, walk to the nearby bus stop and take Bus 613 or 602 to the Terracotta Warriors.

By Taxi: A taxi ride takes about 1 hour 30 minutes for the 39 km journey and costs around RMB 109. 

By Free Shuttle Bus: With a same-day high-speed train ticket, you can get a free shuttle bus pass at the Xi’an North Station service desk. Buses run from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM daily.

Xian North Railway Station to Bell Tower

Metro Line 2 will take you directly to the Bell Tower. Exit Xi’an North Railway Station from Exit D and walk about 760 meters to Beikezhan metro Station. Then, take Line 2 toward Hanzhongcheng direction and ride 7 stops to Bell Tower Station. Once arrived, you can walk 5 minutes from the Bell Tower to the nearby Drum Tower and Muslim Quarter.

Xian North Railway Station to Huashan Mountain

Start by taking high-speed train from Xi’an North Railway Station to Huashan North Station and the journey takes approximately 28 minutes.

Upon arrival at Huashan North, free shuttle buses (Huayin Line 1 or 2) are available from the station square to the Huashan Tourist Center (Ecological Square), which would take around 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can travel by taxi from Huashan North to the Huashan Scenic Area.

Xian North Railway Station to Ancient City Wall

To reach the Xi’an City Wall from Xi’an North Railway Station, take either Metro Line 2 or Line 4:

• Metro Line 2 (toward Changninggong): Board at Xi’an North Station and ride for 11 stops to Yongningmen Station. Exit from A1 (northwest exit) and walk about 280 meters to the City Wall.
• Metro Line 4 (toward Hangtian Xincheng):Board at Xi’an North Station and ride for 16 stops to Hepingmen Station. Exit from Exit A (northwest) and walk about 390 meters to reach the City Wall.

Xi’an North Railway Station Luggage Storage

If you have luggage to store at the station, you can use the self-service storage lockers at the North and South Plazas (no valuable items).

Small locker: Prepay RMB 30, RMB 2 per hour, remaining balance automatically refunded after storage ends (maximum charge of RMB 30, and you can store your luggage for 24 hours; if you need to store for more than 24 hours, please contact customer service).

Large locker: Prepay RMB 30, RMB 3 per hour, charges deducted hourly, remaining balance automatically refunded after storage ends (maximum charge of RMB 30, and you can store your luggage for 24 hours)

* Note: you need to use Alipay or WeChat scanning code to store your luggage.

Learn more information on How to Get to & Travel around Xian – Ultimate Xian Transportation Guide

Tips for Taking High-Speed Train

1. Each station has a ticket conductor issuing train tickets at the service window. Please show your passport or passport copy to the staff when buying the ticket.

2. The luggage weight of an adult is 20kg per person and for a child, it is 10kg, the length and width plus height together can’t be more than 130cm.

3. The dangerous goods against laws or public security and public health are strictly limited. Luggage needs checking by machine and especially liquids would be checked by a special machine. Although security checking is strict it won’t take too much time, just one minute is enough.

4. Pets are not allowed to be taken on the high-speed rail (check is permitted).

5. Passengers should take care of their luggage and valuables to avoid being lost or stolen because the stations will receive many people from different areas and all lines daily.

6. Travelers are suggested to arrive at the station 1.5 hours earlier because you need to queue to get into the waiting hall and for the queue for security checking and also ticket checking. With lots of people pouring into or staying at stations, the time for queue won’t be short.

7. There are bus stops and the metro entrance close to North Railway Station (metro station North Railway Station and North Railway Station bus stop), so you could take the metro or bus conveniently while the taxi is more expensive. Metro is the best way to downtown city.

8. Within the station, there are some restaurants where both Western and Chinese food are available.

Other Major Train Stations in Xi’an

Xi’an Railway Station

• Location: Near the city center
• Overview:This station mainly operates conventional-speed trains, which often serve regional connection, such as Xi’an to Luoyang or It is often visited by travelers who’re gong to use slower and more affordable train services.

Xi’an South Railway Station

• Location:In the southern district of Xi’an
• Overview:Xi’an South Railway Station serves mostly high-speed trains. And they usually provide fast connections from Xi’an to major cities in southern and eastern China. Destinations that you can often see on the list include Wuhan, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. Indeed, it is a key hub for long-distance, high-speed travel.

Let China Xian Tour Ensure Your Smooth Trip in Xian

With its profound history and cultural heritage, Xinjiang has always been a top destination for visitors to China. It is a place allowing you to see how a city’s old-day charm can shine through the present and the future. However, with various highlights and key sites, it can be a little overwhelming to plan a Xi’an your by yourself. As a result, to explore the most of this incredible city, we strongly recommend you to travel with China Xian Tour. With our private guide services and customized itineraries, every moment you spend in Xi’an is mean to be smooth and pleasant. While all the details can be arranged by us, all you need to do in these few days is just enjoy yourself and make precious memories.