Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Bell Tower (Zhonglou), central Xi'an, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

Xi'an Metro Line 14 + Line 2 (Airport West → Xi'an North → Zhonglou) usually runs every 10-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

XIYChinaTPL: city-transfer-guide

Xian Xianyang International Airport

Xian, China

Drop-off

Bell Tower (Zhonglou), central Xi'an

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Fastest

Xi'an Metro Line 14 + Line 2 (Airport West → Xi'an North → Zhonglou)

metro · 10-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Xi'an Metro Line 14 + Line 2 (Airport West → Xi'an North → Zhonglou)
Headway: 10-15
Backup: Xi'an Airport Shuttle Bus – Bell Tower Line (West & North lines) · 30-50m

Note

From Airport West station (serving T1–T3 and linked to other terminals) take Line 14 to Xi'an North Railway Station/Beikezhan, then transfer to Line 2 for Zhonglou (Bell Tower) in the city centre; trains generally run about 06:00–23:00 with combined journey time just over 1 hour and single fares around 8 RMB to downtown.cite

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: Xi'an Airport Shuttle Bus – Bell Tower Line (West & North lines)
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-50m
Note: Airport shuttle buses on the Bell Tower West and North lines run from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport terminals T2/T3 to Bell Tower via stops such as West Xi'an Passenger Station, Xishaomen and Wulukou; services operate roughly 08:50–01:00 next day from the airport with typical travel time 70–80 minutes and a flat fare of about 25 RMB.cite

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: Xi'an Metro Line 14 + Line 2 (Airport West → Xi'an North → Zhonglou)
Mode: metro
Freq: 10-15m
Note: From Airport West station (serving T1–T3 and linked to other terminals) take Line 14 to Xi'an North Railway Station/Beikezhan, then transfer to Line 2 for Zhonglou (Bell Tower) in the city centre; trains generally run about 06:00–23:00 with combined journey time just over 1 hour and single fares around 8 RMB to downtown.cite

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Bell Tower (Zhonglou), central Xi'an, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: Xi'an Metro Line 14 + Line 2 (Airport West → Xi'an North → Zhonglou) usually runs every 10-15 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.