Jinan to Xi’an by train
Xi’an lies 778 km (483 mi) west of Jinan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 4 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 949 km (590 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jinan | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 8.4 million | 13 million |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Huangtai railway station, Wande Railway Station, Qiaonan Railway Station | Xi'an railway station, Xi'an North railway station, Xingzheng Zhongxin station |
| Postal codes | 250000 | 710000 |
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Jinan?
778 km (483 mi) in a straight line, west of Jinan; by road roughly 949 km (590 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jinan to Xi’an by train?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jinan 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.