Nanjing to Xian

Nanjing to Xian

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Nanjing to Xian Schedule

Nanjing to Xian Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
China Railway Standing 03:55 - 19:55¥ 213
China Railway Hard Sleeper 05:53 - 23:26¥ 199
China Railway Second Class Seat 07:45 - 13:53¥ 621
China Railway Business Class 08:46 - 14:30¥ 1,880
China Railway Business Class 10:43 - 16:39¥ 2,043
China Railway Hard Seat 13:14 - 06:19¥ 213
Hainan Airlines Economy #HU750615:55 - 17:50¥ 792
China Railway Soft Sleeper 17:00 - 04:53¥ 503
China Railway Deluxe Soft Sleeper 19:48 - 08:17¥ 875
China Eastern Airlines Economy 20:05 - 08:45¥ 1,142
China Railway Hard Seat 22:57 - 11:03¥ 213

Transportation from Nanjing to Xian

Facts about the transport from Nanjing to Xian

Cheapest Transport$30
Fastest Transport2h 5m
Earliest Departure7:10 AM
Latest Departure9:12 PM
Departures per day24
Distance854 kilometers
Transport CompaniesChina Eastern Airlines, China Railway, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines

How to get from Nanjing to Xian

Travelling between Nanjing and Xian is possible by Flight and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 81.15 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 29.33.

How long does it take to get from Nanjing to Xian?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 18 hours to travel between Nanjing and Xian depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Nanjing and Xian. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 5m. Train does a much slower job and take about 17h 5m to reach Xian.

How much does it cost to get from Nanjing to Xian?

Travelling between Nanjing and Xian can be as cheap as USD 29.33 if you opt for a China Railway (中国铁路) train and as expensive as USD 81.15 if you buy a China Railway (中国铁路) Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Nanjing and Xian ?

  • 24 from Nanjing to Xian starting from 12:47 Nanjing until 21:12 Nanjing

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nanjing to Xian.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Nanjing to Xian, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 62.65.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Nanjing and Xian

China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Nanjing to Xian?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train