Xi'an North Railway Station
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Xi'an North Railway Station guide

Xi'an North is the main high-speed rail station for Beijing, Chengdu, Luoyang, Zhengzhou, and other major corridors.

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FromXi'an North
ToShanghai Hongqiao
Date2026-09-24
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When to arrive

Allow at least 45 minutes before departure and extra time when traveling to or from the city center.

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Getting to Xi'an North Railway Station

  • Metro Lines 2, 4, and 14 connect with the station area.
  • The station is north of central Xi'an.
  • Plan city-center transfer time separately from station arrival time.

Passport boarding process

  1. 1Bring the original passport.
  2. 2Pass security and locate the train-specific waiting gate.
  3. 3Check whether the platform opens shortly before departure.
  4. 4Ask staff for the manual passport lane when needed.

Xi'an North Railway Station FAQ

Is Xi'an North close to the Terracotta Warriors?

It is not at the attraction. Plan a separate road transfer for the Terracotta Warriors.

Is Xi'an North the same as Xi'an Station?

No. Check the full station name on your ticket.

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