How to Transfer between Chongqing and Xian: by Flight & Train
Xian is in the northwest of China, while Chongqing sits in the southwest of China. They're about 580km (9 hrs by car) away. There are easy means of transportation for you to transfer between Guilin and Chongqing, including flights and high-speed trains. Here in this article, we provide detailed information about the Chongqing Xian distance, location, map, flights, high-speed trains, etc. You can check it out to better plan your trip in 2025.

Chongqing Xian Transportation Map
Transfer between Chongqing and Xian by High-speed Train
The most convenient way to transfer between Chongqing and Xian is to take a high-speed train, which normally needs about 5 - 6 hours. Every day, there are nearly 20 high-speed G & D trains running from about 7:00 to 18:30 . These trains depart from Xian North Railway Station, and most of them arrive at Chongqing West Railway Statio. Only a few trains are to Chongqing North Railway Station and Shapingba Railway Station and the arrival time is either too early or too late.
Train Booking Tips for Yangtze River Cruise Travelers:
Downtown Yangtze cruises FROM Chongqing can be boarded from 18:00 at Chaotianmen Dock, so you're suggested to book a train arriving in Chongqing BEFORE 16:30.
Upstream Yangtze cruises TO Chongqing arrive at 9:00 at Chaotianmen Dock, you're suggested to book a train departing from Chongqing AFTER 11:00.
Xian North Railway Station
• Location: Yuanshuo Road, Weiyang District, Xian (西安市未央区元朔路)
•
From Xian City Center: about 17km (40 mins by car; 50 mins by metro)
Xian North Railway Station, the largest railway station in Xian, can be easily accessed by Metro Line 2, 4, 14 and taxi.

Xian North Railway Station
☆ Chongqing West Railway Station
• Location: No. 168, Fengzhong Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing (重庆市沙坪坝区凤中路168号)
•
From Chaotianmen Dock: about 20km (40 mins by car; 1 hr by metro)
• From Chongqing Downtown:
about
20km (50 mins by car; 1 hr by metro)
Chongqing West Railway Station can be reached by Metro Line 5 and Loop Line, or by taxi.

Chongqing West Railway Station
☆ Chongqing North Railway Station
• Location: No. 51, Kunlun Road, Yubei District, Chongqing (重庆市渝北区昆仑大道51号)
• From
Chaotianmen Dock: about 10km (0.5 hr by car; 1 hr by metro)
• From Chongqing Downtown:
about 10km (40 mins by car; 0.5 hr by metro)
Chongqing North Railway Station is accessible by Metro Line 3, 4, 10, Loop Line, and taxi.

Chongqing North Railway Station
☆ Chongqing Shapingba Railway Sation
• Location: No. 200, Beizhan East Road, Shapingba District, Chongqing (重庆沙坪坝区北站东路200号)
•
From Chaotianmen Dock: about 15km (0.5 hr by car; 1 hr by metro)
• From Chongqing Downtown:
about 15km (50 mins by car; 50 mins by metro)
Chongqing Shapingba Railway Station can be accessed by Metro Line 1, 9, or by taxi.
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Transfer between Chongqing and Xian by Flight
The other good choice to transfer between Chongqing and Xian is by plane, which takes about 1 hr to 1.5 hrs. There are about 10 direct flights between Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport and Xian Xianyang International Airport, running from about 7:00 to 22:00.
Flight Booking Tips for Yangtze River Cruise Travelers:
Downtown Yangtze cruises FROM Chongqing can be boarded from 18:00 at Chaotianmen Dock, so you're suggested to book a flight arriving in Chongqing BEFORE 15:30.
Upstream Yangtze cruises TO Chongqing finish at 9:00 at Chaotianmen Dock, so you're suggested to book a flight departing AFTER 12:30.
Xian Xianyang International Airport Location & How to Get There
• Location: Dizhang Town, Weichen District, Xianyang
(咸阳市渭城区底张镇)
• From Xian City Center: about 15km (50 mins by car; 1 hr 20 mins by metro)
Xian Xianyang International Airport (IATA: XIY; ICAO: ZLXY) can be reached by public transportation including Metro Line 14, 12 lines of airport buses, and taxis.

Terracotta Warriors and Horses in Xian
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport Location & How to Get There
• Location: Airport Road, Lianglu Town, Yubei District, Chongqing (重庆市渝北区两路镇机场路)
•
From Chaotianmen Dock: about 24km (40 mins by car; 1 hr by metro)
• From Chongqing downtown:
about
24km (40 mins by car; 1 hr by metro)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (IATA: CKG; ICAO: ZUCK) can be accessed by airport express K01, Metro Line 3 and 10, or taxi.
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① Chongqing Airport
& Flights;
② Transfer between Chongqing
Airport and Chaotianmen Dock;
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Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport
How to Plan Chongqing, Xian & Yangtze Cruise Tours
For a classic Xian - Chongqing - Yangtze River cruise tour, it normally takes about 6 days. You can visit Xian for about 2 - 3 days. Besides the world-famous Terracotta Warriors and Horses, you can also visit the Ancient City Wall, Muslim Quarter, Da Cien Temple, Giant Wild Goose Pagoda, Shaanxi History Museum, etc. Then transfer to Chongqing and embark on a 3-day cruise trip along the Yangtze River to admire picturesque Three Gorges, Shennv Stream, step into historical sites like Shibaozhai Pagoda, and marvel at Three Gorges Dam.

Xian Ancient City Wall
Want to explore more cultural heritages and relics in China? You can spend 3 days in Beijing before traveling to Xian. Here you can enjoy a visit to the historic Tian'anmen Square, Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Mutianyu Great Wall, Sacred Road, and Temple of Heaven, get close to authentic Beijingers' life at Beijing Hutongs, and also admire modern architectural art - Bird's Nest & Water Cube.

Beijing Forbidden City
For first-time travelers to China, you can pay a visit to Beijing, Xian, and Shanghai, the three golden triangle cities of China where you can both explore modern and ancient China. You'll stay in Shanghai for about 2 days to explore the best highlights of Shanghai downtown, including the Bund, Yu Garden & Bazaar, Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai Museum, Jade Buddha Temple, and Tianzifang.

Shanghai View, Shot from the Bund
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