Chongqing Xian Transportation - by Train & Flight

Chongqing Xian Distance

Situated at the northeast of Chongqing city, Xian is about 580km away. However, as the fast change and upgrade of transportation system in China, there are easy means of transfer for travellers to go between Xian and Chongking, by flights, high speed trains, and cars, etc.

Chongqing Xian Distance Map

Xian Chongqing Flights

The most convenient and easy way to go to Chongqing from Xian or to Xian from Chongqing is to take a flight, which takes only about 1.5 hours and there usually are about 3 and more daily flights from the early morning till the late afternoon, so you can choose the most suitable flight according to your schedule conveniently.

Warm flight tips for Yangtze River cruise travellers:

For Chongqing Departure Cruises

Usually for downstream cruises from Chongqing to Yichang, the embarkation time starts at 18:00, to assure you board your ship on time, it is better to choose a flight arriving at Chongqing before 16:30 on the embarkation day. If you have enough time and want to savor some special food in Chongqing and visit some local famous sites, you can fly in the morning or before the noon from Xian to Chongqing.

For Yichang Departure Cruises

And for upstream cruises from Yichang to Chongqing, the disembarkation time is arranged at about 9:00 in the morning. So if you are planning to transfer to Xian or other destinations. by air, it is suitable to book a flight taking off after 12:00 or even in the afternoon. Besides, for most cruise travellers to Chongqing, they would like to spend a half day tour to discover the snacks like the hot pot, fancy view and cultural flavor of this city of mountain, and then take a flight in the late afternoon or at night to the next destination or back home.

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Xian Xianyang International Airport

IATA Code: XIY

ICAO Code: ZLXY

Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

IATA Code: CKG

ICAO Code: ZUCK

Xian Chongqing Bullet Trains

Besides the flights, you can also choose to get on a high speed train to experience a series of new technologies and sightseeing along the way of only about 5-5.5 hours between Chongqing and Xian.

Chongqing to Xian High Speed Trains

Normally, there are 16 daily high speed G trains and D trains running from Chongqing train stations to Xian North Railway Station during about 07:55 – 18:32. Please check the time schedule of 9 bullet trains selected by us at below for your reference.

Train Schedule from Chongqing to Xian:

Train booking tips for Yichang departure cruises:

For upstream cruises from Yichang to Chongqing, travelers would disembark at about 9:00 a.m. If you are planning to take a train away from Chongqing, we suggest you book one departing after 11:30 from the train stations on that day.

Xian to Chongqing High Speed Train

Ordinarily, there are also 16 daily high speed trains from Xian to Chongqing. The earliest one starts at 07:15 and the last one departs at 17:50. Please check the detailed schedule of 10 trains selected by us for reference.

Train Schedule from Xian to Chongqing:

Train booking tips for Chongqing departure cruises:

For downstream cruises from Chongqing to Yichang, travelers would embark at about 18:00 p.m. If you are planning to take a train to Chongqing, we suggest you book one arriving in Chongqing train stations before 16:30 on that day.

Note: the above information about bullet trains between Chongqing and Xian is for your reference only, and detailed time and train shifts may be adjusted according to practical situation. Contact our Travel Consultant for more Chongqing and Xian transportation info.

Besides, there are about 5-6 normal K trains operated between Xian and Chongqing, which need about 9.5-12.5 hours for a single journey. You could choose one to reach Chongqing to start your Yangtze River cruise or arrive in Xian to after your cruising.

Major Railway Stations in Xian and Chongqing

Chongqing Train Station Choose Tips:

Chongqing West Railway Station is a little far away from the city downtown and Chongqing Chaotianmen Port, and has bad transportations. So if there are trains arriving in both Chongqing West Station and Chongqing North Station, we advise you book the train to Chongqing North Station that has better transportation. And if trains from your previous city only arrive at Chongqing West Railway Station, you could choose our local transfer service to reach the embarkation port directly. Such service needs extra charge but reasonable!

For more questions about transportations between Chongqing and Xian, please feel free to contact our professional Travel Consultant!

 

 

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