Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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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

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Xi'an Airport Shuttle Bus – Late-night downtown services
Mode: bus
Freq: 30-60m
Note: When the metro is closed, late-night airport shuttle buses still run from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to downtown Xi'an including the Bell Tower area and major hotels, typically from around 21:00 until after the last arriving flights, with journey times of 60–90 minutes.cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

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

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.