Located in the geographical centre of China, Xi’an is regarded as an important communications hub for the western and the eastern parts of China. The city has already developed a modern transportation network incorporating road, rail, and air travel.

By Air
Xi’an's airport is located 50 km (about 31 miles) northwest of downtown Xi’an in Xianyang, a neighboring city. Ranked as the fourth most frequented airport in China, Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is home to 68 domestic daily flights from almost every major Chinese destination. From Jiuzhaigou, Ningbo, Zhengzhou and Lianyungang, etc. to Xi’an are newly opened domestic routes. International airlines from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand totally 10 Asian cities are well established services of XIY. In 2005, there opened 7 new international airline routs from Germany, France, Britain, America and Canada via transfers in Beijing. In 2006, other 8 international airline routs from Europe, America and Asian are opening via transfers in Shanghai. International air connections with Hong Kong and Macao are also available depending on the airline schedule. Presently, with a total of 25 international air routs, Xi’an has become the city with most international connections in Western China.

Xianyang International Airport Enquiry: (029) 88798450

There are shuttle busses between the airport and the urban area with a 25 Yuan admission fee per person. Alternatively, at a price of 100 - 120 Yuan the journey can be made by taxi.

Here we will offer some information on shuttle bus in detail.

Line 1 - between airport and Melody Hotel near the Bell Tower
Tourists can reach many luxurious hotels in the city center by this line, like Hyatt Regency, Howard Johnson Ginwa Plaza Hotel, Bell Tower Hotel, Prince International Hotel and City Hotel, etc.

Line 2 - between airport and railway station, passes by Qinfeng Hotel and Jiefang Hotel, passengers can take this line to get to the Diamond International Hotel.

Line 3 - between airport and Huoju Dasha in Xi’an Hi-tech zone

Line 4 - between airport and Guomao Dasha in southern suburb, passes by Tangcheng Hotel and Orient Hotel

Line 5 - between airport and Jianguo Hotel in eastern suburb, passes by Empress Hotel
Though shuttle bus departing at downtown area leaves hourly from 6:00 to 18:00 for airport, the line 2 to 5 may be not in service after 15:00 or 16:00 except Line 1. While the departing time of bus from airport to downtown be according to the arrival time of flights. Even passengers of late arrivals can catch the service, but it will take passengers to Melody Hotel (near the Bell Tower) possibly not on to other destinations of lines above.

Line 6 is between airport and downtown Xianyang, which passes Caihong Hotel of Xianyang City.

Beijing to Xi’an by Airplane, Rate: USD 134 / RMB 1100 (Economy class)

Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive
CA1203	Beijing	Xi’an	0720	0915
HU7137	Beijing	Xi’an	0810	1000
MU2106	Beijing	Xi’an	0755	0935
CA1231	Beijing	Xi’an	0820	1015
CA1209	Beijing	Xi’an	1050	1245
MU2124	Beijing	Xi’an	1045	1235
MU2110	Beijing	Xi’an	1155	1355
CA1223	Beijing	Xi’an	1210	1405
CZ6948	Beijing	Xi’an	1330	1520
CA1201	Beijing	Xi’an	1435	1625
MU2104	Beijing	Xi’an	1455	1700
CA1225	Beijing	Xi’an	1535	1730
CA1235	Beijing	Xi’an	1640	1835
HU7882	Beijing	Xi’an	1710	1900
MU2102	Beijing	Xi’an	1740	1930
MU2108	Beijing	Xi’an	1755	1940
CA1211	Beijing	Xi’an	1810	2000

Xi’an to Beijing by Airplane, Rate: USD 134 / RMB 1100 (Economy class)

Flight	From	To	Depart	Arrive
MU2123	Xi’an	Beijing	0800	0940
CA1206	Xi’an	Beijing	0855	1040
MU2109	Xi’an	Beijing	0915	1055
MU2101	Xi’an	Beijing	1050	1230
HU7138	Xi’an	Beijing	1055	1225
CA1232	Xi’an	Beijing	1115	1255
MU2103	Xi’an	Beijing	1155	1345
CA1210	Xi’an	Beijing	1345	1535
MU2107	Xi’an	Beijing	1455	1635
CA1224	Xi’an	Beijing	1515	1700
CA1204	Xi’an	Beijing	1625	1820
FM9282	Xi’an	Beijing	1655	1835
CA1202	Xi’an	Beijing	1725	1915
HU7881	Xi’an	Beijing	1820	2005
CA1236	Xi’an	Beijing	1935	2125
HU7337	Xi’an	Beijing	1945	2125
MU2105	Xi’an	Beijing	2045	2235
CA1212	Xi’an	Beijing	2100	2250

By Train
With a reputation as 'the Gateway to the West', Xi’an Railway Station is one of the most pivotal terminals of the domestic railway system. It is the key junction between the southwest and the northwest, and forms a connecting link between the east and the west of China.
The station lies in the north urban area, so it will take you about half an hour by car from the downtown area. Buses traveling to the railway station can be found on every main street, and will only cost you 1 or 2 Yuan. If you choose to travel by taxi, the fare should be less than 10 Yuan (from the city center).
Purchasing train tickets can be troublesome for foreigners, as the ticket windows are usually crowded and have few English-speaking staff. One solution to such a problem is to ask for the ticket-booking service at any star rated hotel, who will offer their assistance for a nominal service charge. You are better off buying train tickets one week in advance of travel, especially during the peak travel seasons.

Train Schedule (Beijing to Xian)

Code	From	Depart	To	Arrive	Duration
T7	Beijing West	16:35	Xi’an	05:08	12h33
T41	Beijing West	18:27	Xi’an	06:50	12h23
T55	Beijing West	16:50	Xi’an	06:12	13h22
T69	Beijing West	19:24	Xi’an	08:15	12h51
T75	Beijing West	18:53	Xi’an	07:50	12h57
Z19	Beijing West	20:28	Xi’an	07:58	11h30
1363	Beijing West	22:48	Xi’an	14:34	15h46
K117	Beijing West	11:29	Xi’an	02:50	15h21
T151	Beijing West	14:23	Xi’an	03:25	13h02
T231	Beijing West	17:33	Xi’an	06:40	13h07

• Hard Sleeper costs RMB 274 per person, Soft Sleeper cost RMB 417 per person. 
• Ticket delivery charge is RMB 100 per person.  
• In Special Holidays, additional cost from 20% to 30% will be charged by railway station.

Train Schedule (Xian to Beijing)

Code	From	Depart	To	Arrive	Duration
T42	Xi’an	18:02	Beijing West	06:28	12h26
T56	Xi’an	21:10	Beijing West	10:09	12h59
Z20	Xi’an	19:23	Beijing West	06:53	11h30
T232	Xi’an	17:31	Beijing West	06:20	12h49
T8	Xi’an	23:24	Beijing West	11:50	12h26
1364	Xi’an	13:15	Beijing West	05:48	16h33
K118	Xi’an	14:24	Beijing West	05:22	14h58
T76	Xi’an	03:38	Beijing West	16:26	12h48
T152	Xi’an	23:46	Beijing West	12:43	12h57
T70	Xi’an	22:28	Beijing West	11:14	12h46

• Hard Sleeper costs RMB 274 per person, Soft Sleeper cost RMB 417 per person. 
• Ticket delivery charge is RMB 100 per person.  
• In Special Holidays, additional cost from 20% to 30% will be charged by railway station.

By Bus
The highway transportation to Xi’an extends in all direction. Long-distance buses commute between Xi’an and many large cities, covering 18 provinces and over 300 cities and counties. The Xi’an long-distance bus line terminal, which has been ranked as the highest class station in the whole nation, lies to the southwest of the railway station. People usually buy bus tickets on the same day of travel. Generally speaking, though the price is much more economical, foreigners are not encouraged to take the long-distance busses due to general hardship and fatigue. If at all possible, the plane and train are better choices.