Ya'an to Xi’an by train
Xi’an lies 733 km (455 mi) north-east of Ya'an, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 50 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 894 km (556 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ya'an | Xi’an | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 612,056 | 13 million |
| Elevation | 591 m (1,939 ft) | 416 m (1,365 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Xi'an railway station, Xi'an North railway station, Xingzheng Zhongxin station |
| Postal codes | 625000 | 710000 |
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Common questions
How far is Xi’an from Ya'an?
733 km (455 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Ya'an; by road roughly 894 km (556 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ya'an to Xi’an by train?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ya'an 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.