Best Way to Travel between Xi’an and Luoyang

Xi’an is about 380km (235mi) west of Luoyang. The best way to travel between them is to take high-speed trains. The duration of a high-speed train trip is only 70-100 min, and its ticket costs from CNY174.5 to CNY550.5. In contrast, the normal train usually takes 4.5 to 6 hours and costs from CNY54.5 to CNY155.5. Long-distance bus is also worth considering, taking 4 hours and costing from CNY43 to CNY80. There is no flight between the two cities due to the short distance.

 

How to Travel from Xi’an to Luoyang

1. Best Way: High-speed Train: 1.5-2 hours, CNY174.5 to CNY550.5

There are frequent high-speed trains travelling from Xi’an North Railway Station to Luoyang Longmen Railway Station each day. The earliest high speed train departs at around 6:51, and the last one departs at around 21:00. Most high-speed trains are scheduled from 11:00 to 18:00. 
 Ticket Fare:
Business Class Seat: CNY550.5; First Class Seat: CNY279.5; Second Class Seat: CNY174.5
 

If you want to relax and appreciate the landscape along the way, it is also a good option to take a normal speed train at a cheaper price. Each day, more than 50 trains travel from Xi’an Railway Station to  Luoyang Railway Station. Compared with high speed trains, normal speed trains cover a wider range of departure times, because some set off at night and at midnight.
 Ticket Fare:
Soft Sleeper: CNY155.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY100.5; Hard Seat: CNY54.5

 

How to Travel from Luoyang to Xi’an

1. Best Way: High-speed Train: 1.5-2 hours, CNY174.5 to CNY550.5

About over 70 high-speed trains depart from Luoyang Longmen Railway Station every day and arrive at Xi’an North Railway Station every day. The earliest train usually departs at around 7:49, and the last one sets off at 21:40. Tourists needn't worry about missing the train since there are over five trains per hour from 12:00 - 20:00.
Ticket Fare:
Business Class Seat: CNY550.5; First Class Seat: CNY279.5; Second Class Seat: CNY174.5

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2. Alternative Way: Normal Speed Train: 4.5-6 hours, CNY54.5 to CNY155.5

Over 50 normal trains depart from Luoyang Railway Station every day and run to Xi'an Railway Station or Xi'an North Railway Station from 00:35 to 23:58. 
 Ticket Fare:
Soft Sleeper: CNY155.5; Hard Sleeper: CNY100.5; Hard Seat: CNY54.5