In short
Getting from Xi’an Xianyang to Xi’an North is a single step: Metro Line 14. From T1–T3 board at Airport West (T1, T2, T3), the station between the terminals and the car park with its entrance at Exit A1, and ride to Beikezhan (North Square). It is a direct ride with no changes, the published fare is ¥7 and the running time 31 minutes; the first train leaves at 06:00 and the last at 22:20, with trains every 5 min 25 s at peak and 8 min 31 s off-peak. From Terminal 5 board at Airport (T5) on the ground floor of the transport hub east of the terminal — same line, same ¥7, first train 06:04 and last 22:24. The operator has not published a running time from the T5 stop, so the 33 minutes quoted here is an estimate. Xi’an North is the origin of the Zhengzhou–Xi’an, Xi’an–Chengdu, Datong–Xi’an and Yinchuan–Xi’an high-speed lines and an interchange with Metro Lines 2 and 4. In daylight a taxi is also a direct option, roughly 40 minutes depending on traffic and billed on the meter — no airport or transport authority publishes an official airport-to-Xi’an-North fare.
- Airport → Xi’an North
- 31 min, direct, no change
- Fare
- ¥7 (¥9 to Heshao)
- Airport West first / last
- 06:00 / 22:20
- Airport (T5) first / last
- 06:04 / 22:24
- Headway
- 5 min 25 s peak, 8 min 31 s off-peak
- Onward from Xi’an North
- Zhengzhou–Xi’an, Xi’an–Chengdu, Datong–Xi’an, Yinchuan–Xi’an lines; Metro Lines 2 and 4
How to take each option
From T1–T3: board at Airport West
Time 31 minFare ¥7First 06:00Last 22:20
- After baggage claim follow the metro signs; the station sits between T1–T3 and the car park and you enter at Exit A1.
- Buy a ¥7 single-journey ticket at the machine, or tap a transit QR code at the gate.
- Check the platform signs and board a train towards Heshao; Xi’an North is on Line 14 itself, so there is nothing to change.
- Alight at Beikezhan (North Square) and follow the railway station signs out; that brings you into Xi’an North.
- Go through to the departure hall for the gate on your ticket; if you have time, sort out cash or food inside the station first.
The fare dropped from ¥16 to ¥7 after through-running began, and riding to the far end at Heshao costs ¥9. Operators advise checking first and last train times on the day.
From T5: board at Airport (T5)
Time About 33 min (estimate)Fare ¥7First 06:04Last 22:24
- From the T5 arrivals hall walk east into the transport hub; the metro station is on the ground floor.
- The station accepts single-journey tickets and QR codes and has a smart POS for international bank cards; cash works too.
- Again take a train towards Heshao — it runs direct to Xi’an North for ¥7.
The T5 stop opened with the terminal on 18 February 2025 and all international, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan flights use T5. The operator has not published the running time to Xi’an North, so 33 minutes is an estimate.
Taxi or ride-hailing direct
Fare Metered
- Follow the taxi signs to the official rank: opposite Gate 213 at T2, outside Gate 03 on Level 1 of the GTC at T3, and at T5 follow the signs to the designated area.
- Show the driver the Chinese station name 西安北站.
- Confirm the meter is running before you set off; expressway tolls are on you, and ask for a receipt.
The flag drop is ¥8.50 for the first 3 km, then ¥2.00 per km, rising to ¥3.00 per km beyond 12 km. Neither the airport nor the transport authorities publish an official airport-to-Xi’an-North fare; reference material gives indicative figures of about 40 minutes and around ¥100.
Questions travellers ask
How do I get from Xi’an Xianyang Airport to Xi’an North railway station?
Take Metro Line 14: board at Airport West from T1–T3, or at Airport (T5) from Terminal 5, and alight at Beikezhan (North Square). It is direct with no changes, 31 minutes, ¥7.
How long is the airport to Xi’an North?
The published Line 14 running time is 31 minutes from Airport West; the operator has not published a time from the T5 stop, so about 33 minutes is an estimate.
How much is the metro to Xi’an North?
¥7. The fare fell from ¥16 to ¥7 when through-running started, and riding to the far end at Heshao costs ¥9.
Is there a high-speed railway station inside the airport?
No. Xianyang Airport has metro stations but no national rail station; to catch a high-speed train you first ride Line 14 to Xi’an North.
What time is the last metro train to Xi’an North?
22:20 from Airport West and 22:24 from Airport (T5), both towards Heshao. The first trains are at 06:00 and 06:04.
I land at Terminal 5 — what is the metro station called?
It is called Airport (T5), on the ground floor of the transport hub east of the terminal. Do not go to Airport West, which serves T1–T3.
How much is a taxi from the airport to Xi’an North?
It is metered: ¥8.50 for the first 3 km, then ¥2.00 per km, ¥3.00 per km beyond 12 km, plus expressway tolls. No official fare for this run is published; indicative figures are about 40 minutes and around ¥100.
Is there an airport bus to Xi’an North?
No. The only airport bus to a rail station runs to Xianyang West high-speed station (the Xianyang Line, ¥15, 40 minutes). For Xi’an North take Line 14 or a taxi.
Which high-speed lines leave from Xi’an North?
Xi’an North is the origin of the Zhengzhou–Xi’an, Xi’an–Chengdu, Datong–Xi’an and Yinchuan–Xi’an high-speed lines, so you can ride direct towards Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Datong or Yinchuan. Metro Lines 2 and 4 also call there.
How early should I leave the airport for a high-speed train?
International arrivals usually take 45–60 minutes from touchdown to the arrivals hall; add 31 minutes on Line 14 and time for security at Xi’an North, so allow at least two hours in total.
Can I still reach Xi’an North if I land late?
After the 22:20 / 22:24 last trains there is nothing direct, so a taxi is the only option. For an early morning departure, stay near Xi’an North overnight.
Is Line 14 manageable with big luggage?
Yes — it is direct with no changes and both Airport West and the T5 stop have lifts and escalators. Trains are busy at peak, so try to avoid 07:00–09:00 and 17:00–19:00.