Pingyao - Xi'an Train

Now, there are about 7 high speed trains running from Pingyao to Xi'an and 9 from Xi'an to Pingyao, with the ticket costing CNY 150 (USD 21) for a second class seat. They finish the 486-kilometer-distance (302 miles) in about 2.5 - 3.5 hours. 

Aside from these bullet trains, 1 pair of normal speed trains also serve the route, taking about 9 hours.
  Open Date: July 1st, 2014
 Distance: 486 kilometers (302 miles)
 Running Speed: 250 km/h (155 mph)
 Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Operated at: Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station, Xi'an North Railway Station
 Stations: Jiexiu East, Lingshi East, Huozhou East, Hongtong West, Linfen West, Xiangfen West, Houma West, Wenxi West, Yuncheng North, Yongji North, Dali (Shaanxi), Weinan North

Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station

Xi'an North Railway Station

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2505	08:40 - 11:49	3h9m
D2583	11:19 - 14:20	3h1m
D1671	13:36 - 16:40	3h4m
D1903	14:00 - 17:14	3h14m
D1905	16:52 - 19:24	2h32m
D2571	18:33 - 21:29	2h56m
D2533	19:50 - 22:43	2h53m

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 (Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D2502	07:43 - 10:50	3h7m
D2572	08:51 - 11:45	2h54m
D2582	09:13 - 12:31	3h18m
D2538	10:26 - 13:24	2h58m
D1910	11:08 - 14:01	2h53m
D2512	11:13 - 14:15	3h2m
D2518	12:56 - 15:48	2h52m
D1712	13:15 - 16:23	3h8m
D2528	17:23 - 20:22	2h59m

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Note: The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
 (Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)

First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 240 USD 34	CNY 150 USD 21

There is one pair of normal speed trains between the two cities, which run between Xi'an Railway Station and Pingyao Railway Station. Both of the trains depart at night and arrive in the next morning, which are quite good choices for budget travelers. These departures can save one-night accommodation fee and the day time. If traveling by any of them, please purchase a hard sleeper or a soft sleeper berth beforehand. In this case, passengers can have a good rest and keep energy. Besides, only a few sockets are provided in each sleeper carriage, passengers had better bring a portable charge device on their own.  
 

(Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K2095	20:26 - 05:31+	9h5m

 (Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
K2096	07:31 - 16:36	9h5m

Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" means the second day.
 (Last Update on Oct 25, 2024)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 214 USD 30	CNY 142 USD 20	CNY 75 USD 11

 Stations along the way: Jiexiu, Lingshi, Huozhou, Hongdong, Linfen, Houma, Wenxi, Yuncheng, Yongji, Fenglingdu, Huashan, Weinan

Pingyao Railway Station

Transfer from Xi'an to Pingyao by Normal Train

	Bullet Train	Overnight Sleeper Train
Price	CNY150 for a second class seat	CNY 142 for a hard sleeper
Duration	2.5 - 3.5 hours	9 hours
Facility	Advanced	Poor
Advantages	Fast and time-saving	Save day time and one-night hotel expense
Operation Stations	A little far from city centers and scenic sites	Close to city centers and scenic sites

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