In short
Xi’an Xianyang runs nine airport bus lines, with a flat ¥25 fare on city lines and ¥15 on the Xianyang line. In daytime you have the Bell Tower West Line (08:50–21:30, via Chengxi Coach Station, Kaiyuanmen and Andingmen), the Bell Tower North Line (09:20–21:50, via the railway station south square and Wulukou), the Jinye Road city terminal line (09:00–19:00), the West Hi-tech Zone Express (09:20–20:00, about 60 minutes), the Chang’an University Town Line (09:10–19:10, about 80 minutes) and the Xianyang Line (09:00–21:40, about 40 minutes, ¥15). Overnight, three Night Owl lines run: line 1 from 22:00 to 01:00, line 2 from 22:20 to 00:40, and line 3 from 01:00 until the last flight of the day. Boarding is at berth 04 outside Gate 512 on Level 1 at T5, at the bus hall of the Ground Transport Centre (GTC), check-in 5, at T3, and at berth 3 outside Gate 213 at T2. The enquiry line is 029-88798787.
- City fare
- ¥25 flat
- Xianyang Line
- ¥15, about 40 min
- Boarding at T5
- Berth 04, outside Gate 512, L1
- Boarding at T3
- GTC bus hall, check-in 5
- Boarding at T2
- Berth 3, outside Gate 213
- Enquiry line
- 029-88798787
Questions travellers ask
How much are the airport buses at XIY?
A flat ¥25 on city lines and ¥15 on the Xianyang line; the three Night Owl lines are ¥25 as well.
Where do airport buses leave from?
Berth 04 outside Gate 512 on Level 1 at T5, the GTC bus hall at check-in 5 at T3, and berth 3 outside Gate 213 at T2.
Which line goes to the Bell Tower?
The Bell Tower West Line (08:50–21:30) and the Bell Tower North Line (09:20–21:50), both ¥25; at night, Night Owl lines 1 and 2 also serve the Bell Tower.
Is there a bus to Xi’an North railway station?
No. The only bus to a rail station is the Xianyang Line, which serves Xianyang West high-speed station (¥15, about 40 minutes). For Xi’an North take Line 14 (31 minutes, ¥7) or a taxi.
Which line goes to Xi’an railway station?
The Bell Tower North Line, alighting at the railway station south square: ¥25, running 09:20–21:50. At night take Night Owl Line 2 (22:20–00:40).
How long does the bus take into the city?
Only three lines have operator-published journey times: about 60 minutes on the West Hi-tech Zone Express, 80 minutes to Chang’an University Town and 40 minutes on the Xianyang Line. For the rest, the current timetable gives operating windows only.
I am staying in the Hi-tech Zone — which line?
The West Hi-tech Zone Express (09:20–20:00, about 60 minutes, ¥25) to the Zhicheng Libai Hotel, or the Jinye Road city terminal line (09:00–19:00, ¥25).
Are there buses at night?
Yes. Night Owl line 1 runs 22:00–01:00, line 2 22:20–00:40 and line 3 from 01:00 until the last flight of the day.
Can I pay by phone or with a foreign card?
No official statement covers Alipay, WeChat Pay or foreign bank cards at the bus counter; published guidance is simply to buy a ticket at the window, so carry cash.
Bus or metro?
Line 14 is 31 minutes and ¥7, fast and immune to traffic, but needs a change. The bus is ¥25 with one ticket to the door, which is easier with heavy luggage, but it can hit traffic.
How do I get to Xianyang?
Take the Xianyang Line: ¥15, about 40 minutes, running 09:00–21:40 and terminating at Xianyang West high-speed railway station.