To travel from Hong Kong to Xi'an and vice versa by high speed train, a transfer is needed as the trains do not run directly. Among all the railway hubs between the two cities, Guangzhou South Station and Shenzhen North Station are recommended for a transfer. The overall travel time of the journey is around 10.5 - 11 hours and the high speed train ticket costs CNY 962 - 1,095.5 (USD 136 - 154) for a second class seat.
Basic Facts of Hong Kong - Xi'an High Speed Train
Open time: September 23 of 2018
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland
Operated at:
Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station,
Xi'an North Railway Station Recommended Transfer Stations:
Guangzhou South Railway Station or
Shenzhen North Railway Station  |
| Arrive at Xi'an North Railway Station |
Option 1: Transfer in Guangzhou South
Overall travel time: Around 10.5 - 11 hours
Ticket fare: CNY 1,027.5 - 1,095.5 (USD 145 - 154) for second class seat
Total running distance: Around 2,214 - 2, 270 kilometers (1,376 - 1,410 miles)
Hong Kong to Guangzhou to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
| Hong Kong - Guangzhou | Guangzhou - Xi'an | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G2964: 10:04 - 11:06 | G838: 11:48 - 21:16 | 11H12M | 215 + 880.5 = 1,095.5 |
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Hong Kong Schedule Xi'an to Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable & Ticket Fare
| Xi'an - Guangzhou | Guangzhou - Hong Kong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G828: 11:05 - 20:14 | G6079: 20:53 - 21:50 | 10H45M | 812.5 + 215 = 1,027.5 |
| G844: 11:35 - 20:27 | G305: 21:08 - 22:01 | 10H26M |
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Xi'an ScheduleNote: The above transfer options are only for reference. For more choices, please use the search box on page top.
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| Xi'an to Guangzhou High Speed Train |
Option 2: Transfer in Shenzhen North
Overall duration: Around 11 hours
Ticket fare: Estimated to be around CNY 962 - 1,030 (USD 136 - 145) for a second class seat
Total running distance: Around 2,230 kilometers (1,410 miles)
Hong Kong to Shenzhen to Xi'an High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
| Hong Kong - Shenzhen | Shenzhen - Xi'an | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G5638: 08:58 - 09:16 | G826: 09:40 - 20:01 | 11H3M | 75 + 887 = 962 |
| G5642: 11:33 - 11:51 | G830: 12:42 - 22:40 | 11H7M | 75 + 955 = 1,030 |
Xi'an to Shenzhen to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable & Ticket Fare
| Xi'an - Shenzhen | Shenzhen - Hong Kong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G824: 10:14 - 20:21 | G6509: 21:03 - 21:21 | 11H7M | 887 + 75 = 962 |
Note: The above transfer options are only for reference. For more choices, please use the search box on page top.
Hong Kong - Xi'an Train vs. Flight
| Trains | Direct Flights |
| Duration | Around 10.5 - 11 hours | About 3 - 3.5 hours |
| Ticket Fare | CNY 962 - 1,095.5 (USD 136 - 154) for a second class seat | CNY 1,500 - 3,500 (USD 206 - 480) for an economy class seat |
Obviously, flight between Hong Kong and Xi'an costs much more than high speed trains but the duration of taking plane is much shorter. Therefore, it is very recommended that passengers with sufficient money and limited time travel between Hong Kong and Xi'an by air. On the contrary, it is a better choice for passengers with limited budget but adequate travel time to take high speed trains.
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| Depart from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport |
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- Last updated on Nov. 25, 2024 by Grace Yang -