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Suining to Xi’an by train

Xi’an lies 523 km (325 mi) north-east of Suining, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 2 h 44 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 638 km (396 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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SuiningXi’an
CountryChinaChina
Population656,76013 million
Elevation291 m (955 ft)416 m (1,365 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai)
Stations on recordSuining railway station, Daying East Railway Station, Sanxing railway stationXi'an railway station, Xi'an North railway station, Xingzheng Zhongxin station
Postal codes629000710000

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Staying in Xi’an

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Common questions

How far is Xi’an from Suining?

523 km (325 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Suining; by road roughly 638 km (396 mi).

How long does it take to get from Suining to Xi’an by train?

About 2 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Suining and Xi’an?

No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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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.