Guiyang to Xi’an by train
Xi’an lies 879 km (546 mi) north of Guiyang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 36 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Guiyang | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.5 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 1,087 m (3,566 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Guiyang North railway station, Guiyang Railway Station, Guiyang East railway station | Xi'an railway station, Xi'an North railway station, Xingzheng Zhongxin station |
| Postal codes | 550000 | 710000 |
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Guiyang?
879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, north of Guiyang; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guiyang to Xi’an by train?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guiyang and Xi’an?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.