Before the high-speed railway between Hong Kong and Chinese mainland operated, the most common means of transportation from Hong Kong to Xi'an is to take a direct flight. But it is usually expensive. Currently, Hong Kong to Xi'an by high-speed trains is possible if transfer at Guangzhou or Changsha. The overall travel time is around 10 hours, which costs US$130-140 for a second class and a soft sleeper.
High-speed trains from Hong Kong to Xi'an depart from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, transfer at Guangzhou South or Changsha South Station, and arrive at Xi'an North Station.
Hong Kong to Xi'an By Transfer at Guangzhou
- Distance: 2,300 kilometers (1,429 miles)
- Duration: 10 - 12 hours
- Terminals: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Xi'an North Station
- Transfer at: Guangzhou South Station
- Main stops: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hengyang, Changsha, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Xi'an
Hong Kong - Guangzhou - Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 23rd, 2024)
| Hong Kong West Kowloon to Guangzhou South | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G6552 | 08:06 | 09:43 | 1h 37m |
| G6582 | 08:27 | 09:30 | 1h 3m |
| G6540 | 10:03 | 10:51 | 48m |
| G6534 | 10:42 | 11:39 | 57m |
| Guangzhou South to Xi'an North | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G826 | 10:35 | 20:04 | 9h 29m |
| G838 | 11:25 | 20:14 | 8h 49m |
| G842 | 12:23 | 21:16 | 8h 53m |
| G830 | 13:29 | 22:46 | 9h 17m |
The above schedules are for your reference only. To see up-to-date train schedules from Hong Kong to Guangzhou to Xi'an, please click here.
Xi'an - Guangzhou - Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 23rd, 2024)
| Xi'an North to Guangzhou South | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G816 | 09:37 | 17:33 | 7h 56m |
| G824 | 09:56 | 19:16 | 9h 20m |
| G828 | 11:14 | 20:10 | 8h 56m |
| G844 | 11:37 | 21:01 | 9h 24m |
| Guangzhou South to Hong Kong West Kowloon | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G2963 | 17:58 | 18:55 | 57m |
| G6509 | 20:26 | 21:23 | 57m |
| G6587 | 21:45 | 22:30 | 45m |
Xi'an to Guangzhou to Hong Kong train schedules.
Hong Kong to Xi'an By Transfer at Changsha
- Distance: 2300 kilometers (1429 miles)
- Duration: 10 - 11 hours
- Terminals: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Xi'an North Station
- Transfer at: Changsha South Station
- Main stops: Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Hengyang, Changsha, Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Huashan
Hong Kong - Changsha - Xi'an High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 23rd, 2024)
| Hong Kong West Kowloon to Changsha South | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G306 | 09:48 | 13:18 | 3h 30m |
| G80 | 11:00 | 14:10 | 3h10m |
| Changsha South to Xi'an North | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G838 | 14:07 | 20:11 | 6h 7m |
| G842 | 15:19 | 21:16 | 5h 57m |
| G830 | 16:20 | 22:46 | 6h 26m |
Xi'an to Changsha to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedules
(Updated on April 23rd, 2024)
| Xi'an North to Changsha South | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G816 | 09:37 | 15:11 | 5h 34m |
| G828 | 11:14 | 17:22 | 6h 8m |
| Changsha South to Hong Kong West Kowloon | |||
| Train Number | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration |
| G305 | 18:08 | 21:45 | 3h 37m |
Other Trains Between Hong Kong and Xi'an
Besides high-speed trains, you can also choose overnight sleeper trains for a transfer. This will save you a hotel bill and save the time of the day for sightseeing.
- Guangzhou to Xi'an: overnight sleeper trains from Guangzhou to Xi'an take 22-30 hours. They depart from Guangzhou Railway Station/Guangzhou North, which is not the same station for high-speed trains, and arrive at the centrally located Xi'an Railway Station. This option includes a transfer from Guangzhou South to Guangzhou Station by Metro Line 2 or to Guangzhou North by Metro Line 2, and then change to Metro Line 3 and finally take Metro Line 9.
- Changsha to Xi'an: overnight trains from Changsha to Xi'an take 14-20 hours. They also depart from/arrive at the centrally located stations of Changsha and Xi'an. You need to transfer from Changsha South to Changsha Station to take an overnight train.
High-Speed Train Vs Flight
To travel such a long distance between Hong Kong and Xi'an, taking a flight is the fastest and most convenient way. The direct flight from Hong Kong to Xi'an and vice versa takes only 3 hours. Airfare is US$200-480.
Traveling from Hong Kong to Xi'an and vice versa by high-speed train cost US$150-170 for second class. High-speed train between Hong Kong and Guangzhou/Changsha + overnight train between Guangzhou/Changsha and Xi'an costs US$130-140 for second class and soft sleeper.
