Both high-speed trains and sleeper overnight trains are available from Xi'an to Pingyao and Pingyao to Xi'an. There are 12 pairs of high-speed trains between these two cities, with the travel time of about 3 hours. High-speed trains operate at Xi'an North Railway Station and Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station, which are both far away from the city center.
In addition, there is one pair of overnight trains spend 8 hours to travel between Xi'an and Pingyao.
Xi'an to Pingyao high-speed trains are all D-category trains, with the top running speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The fastest train take about 2.5 hours to travel 490 kilometers (304 miles). The terminals of Xi'an to Pingyao high-speed trains are Xi'an North Railway Station and Pingyao Ancient City Railway Station.
(Updated on August 20, 2020)
Train Number |
Departure - Arrival |
Duration |
Ticket Fares |
D2502 |
07:41 – 10:58 |
3 h 17 min |
Second class: US$22 (150 CNY) First class: US$35 (240 CNY) |
D2506 |
09:10 – 11:31 |
2 h 21 min |
|
D2582 |
09:16 – 12:08 |
2 h 52 min |
|
D2510 |
09:45 – 12:39 |
2 h 54 min |
|
D2512 |
11:07 – 14:06 |
2 h 59 min |
|
D1902 |
11:45 – 14:29 |
2 h 44 min |
|
D2566 |
11:57 – 14:57 |
3 h |
|
D1904 |
12:25 – 15:25 |
3 h |
|
D2518 |
12:55 – 15:47 |
2 h 52 min |
|
D2520 |
13:25 – 16:26 |
3 h 1 min |
|
D1964 |
17:58 – 20:49 |
2 h 51 min |
|
D2564 |
18:50 – 21:49 |
2 h 59 min |
(Updated on August 20, 2020)
Train Number |
Departure - Arrival |
Duration |
Ticket Fares |
D2505 |
08:40 – 11:50 |
3 h 10 min |
Second class: US$22 (150 CNY) First class: US$35 (240 CNY) |
D2561 |
10:09 – 13:02 |
2 h 53 min |
|
D1959 |
10:50 – 13:42 |
2 h 52 min |
|
D2515 |
13:03 – 16:18 |
3 h 15 min |
|
D2519 |
13:18 – 16:28 |
3 h 10 min |
|
D1903 |
15:15 – 18:15 |
3 h |
|
D2571 |
18:37 – 21:40 |
3 h 3 min |
|
D2533 |
19:52 – 22:39 |
2 h 47 min |
High-speed trains on Xi'an – Pingyao rail route provide three types of seats: second class seat, first class seat and business class seat. Second class seat and first-class seat are the most popular among travelers. Business class seat is the most expensive but the most comfortable. Here is the introduction of each type of seat class.
Second class seat is the standard type and the cheapest on high-speed trains. It is also the most common types on G, D and C trains. A second-class coach has five seats in a row, two seats on one side of the aisle and three on the other. The configuration is A+B+C and D+F. Seats numbered A and F are window seats.
First class carriage provides more comfort and privacy than second class. The first-class seat is wider than a second-class seat. First-class seats are arranged as A+C and D+F across the coach width, offering more leg room and elbow room. Moreover, there is an automatic door to separate the coach from the others to keep quiet and private.
Business class seats are available on most G-category trains and some D and C-category trains. This is the most luxurious and expensive class on high-speed trains. There are three seats in a row, two seats on one side and one on the other side of the aisle (A+C and F). As first class, there is also an automatic door to keep the coach quiet and private.
In addition to high-speed trains, there are also three regular overnight trains running between Xi'an and Pingyao, with the travel time of about 8.5 hours. Regular trains terminate at different train stations from high-speed trains. They depart from Xi'an Railway Station and arrive at Pingyao Railway Station.
Train Number |
Departure - Arrival |
Duration |
Ticket Fares |
K672 |
22:59 – 07:22 next day |
8 h 23 min |
Hard sleeper: US$21 (146 CNY) Soft sleeper: US$32 (225 CNY) |
Train Number |
Departure - Arrival |
Duration |
Ticket Fares |
K671 |
00:24 – 08:52 |
8 h 28 min |
Hard sleeper: US$21 (146 CNY) Soft sleeper: US$32 (225 CNY) |
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