Chengdu → Xi'an
2026-10-21 · live availability
Every departure still bookable for 2026-10-21 is listed below — the first leaves Chengdu at 22:03 and the last at 22:19. The quickest takes 13h 23m. Travelling a day earlier or later? Change the date and the timetable refreshes.
Fares start at $24 per passenger and reach $25 for the top class, service fee included. Every row shows the class that fare buys.
At a glance
- Journey time
- 13h 23m – 14h 27m
- Trains per day
- 4
- First / last departure
- 22:03 / 22:19
- Departure stations
- Chengdu West (成都西)
- Arrival stations
- Yinzhen (引镇), Xi'an East (西安东), Xi'an (西安)
- Fares from
- $24 (hard seat)
Xi’an–Chengdu high-speed railway
Through the Qinling mountains, which is why the tunnels are so long.
The line crosses the mountains that separate Sichuan from the north, and a large part of the journey is underground. Trains run from Chengdu East to Xi’an North in about three and a half hours.
- Mobile signal drops repeatedly in the tunnels — download anything you need before boarding.
- Xi’an North is north of the city wall; the metro takes about 30 minutes to the old centre.
Train Schedules
| Train | Departure time | Arrival | Shortest | From → To | from | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z316 | 22:03 | 11:26 +1 | 13:23 | Chengdu West → Yinzhen | $57 | Soft Sleeper |
| Z316 | 22:03 | 11:41 +1 | 13:38 | Chengdu West → Xi'an East | $57 | Soft Sleeper |
| K246 | 22:19 | 12:08 +1 | 13:49 | Chengdu West → Xi'an East | $57 | Soft Sleeper |
| K246 | 22:19 | 12:46 +1 | 14:27 | Chengdu West → Xi'an | $59 | Soft Sleeper |
Train letters on this date: Z, K. What the letters mean →
Which station do you leave from?
Big Chinese cities have several stations, miles apart. The station on your ticket is the one you need — the city name alone is not enough.
FAQ
How long does the train from Chengdu to Xi'an take?
The fastest service on this date takes 13h 23m. Slower trains on the same route take longer — the timetable above lists the actual duration for every departure, so sort by journey time if speed matters more than the hour you leave.
How much is a train ticket from Chengdu to Xi'an?
Second-class fares start at about $24 per passenger including our service fee. Second class is the standard choice; first class and business class cost more and buy wider seats, not a faster train. The quote page always shows the underlying local fare and our fee as separate lines.
Which station in Chengdu does the train leave from?
On this date, departures leave from Chengdu West. Large Chinese cities have more than one station and they are not within walking distance of each other, so check the station printed on your ticket rather than the city name.
Do I need to print a ticket?
No. Chinese railway tickets are issued against your passport, not a piece of paper. Carry the same passport you booked with, and staff will scan it at the gate. Keep the booking confirmation on your phone in case a conductor asks which seat is yours.
How far in advance can I book?
Chinese tickets are released about two weeks before departure, and this page only shows dates inside that window. Popular dates and holiday periods sell out early, so book as soon as your travel date appears.
Which class should I book?
Second class is the default on high-speed trains and is comparable to a short-haul airline seat. First and business class add space and recline for a premium. On overnight trains the choice matters more: a hard sleeper is a real bed, a hard seat is not. Our guide to seats and sleepers explains what each one actually looks like.