Xi’an to Guiyang by train
Guiyang lies 879 km (546 mi) south of Xi’an, 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.
| Xi’an | Guiyang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 13 million | 4.5 million |
| Elevation | 416 m (1,365 ft) | 1,087 m (3,566 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Xi'an railway station, Xi'an North railway station, Xingzheng Zhongxin station | Guiyang North railway station, Guiyang Railway Station, Guiyang East railway station |
| Postal codes | 710000 | 550000 |
Where to book trains from Xi’an to Guiyang
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Staying in Guiyang
Our booking partner lists 143 places to stay in Guiyang. Of the 120 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (45), and 14 are five-star. Guests have left 568 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Guiyang from Xi’an?
879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, south of Xi’an; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xi’an to Guiyang 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 Xi’an and Guiyang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Guiyang?
Our booking partner lists 143 places to stay in Guiyang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.