Xi'an Xianyang — Metro Line 14
Xi'an Xianyang (XIY) to Xi'an — Updated 2026
Xi'an Xianyang Airport (XIY) connects to the city via **Metro Line 14** — ¥9 to North Square (Xi'an North Railway Station), 40 minutes. Line 14 opened in 2019 alongside the China-Wide Free Trade Zone development. From North Square, Metro Lines 2 + 4 reach central Xi'an (Bell Tower area), the historic city walls, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Xi'an is the gateway to the Terracotta Army (45 km east of city, day trip from North Railway Station via tourist bus) and the Silk Road historic route. Most tourists overnight in central Xi'an and day-trip to the Terracotta Warriors — Line 14 is the airport-to-hotel-area first step.
Metro Line 14 stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Airport West | 0 min | Terminal 5 — international + new domestic |
| Airport East | +5 min | Terminal 3 (existing) |
| Beizigou | ~12 min | Northern Xi'an residential |
| Fenghuan | ~18 min | Transfer to Line 16 |
| Lao Jiao Chang | ~28 min | Residential |
| North Square (Beikezhan) | 40 min | Final stop. Metro Lines 2 + 4 to central Xi'an. |
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Metro Line 14 vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Line 14 | ¥9 | 40 min | Cheapest. To Xi'an North Railway Station. |
| Airport bus (lines 1-7) | ¥25 | 60–90 min | Direct to specific hotel districts. |
| Taxi metered | ¥120–200 | 40–60 min | Door to door, with traffic. |
| Didi (ride-hail) | ¥110–180 | 40–60 min | English app available. |
| Tourist bus to Terracotta Army | ¥7 | 60 min | From North Square — direct. |
FAQ
How to reach Terracotta Warriors from Xi'an airport?+
Metro Line 14 to North Square (40 min, ¥9), then Tourist Bus Line 5 (Special Line 5, 游5) to the Terracotta Warriors Museum (60 min, ¥7). Total airport-to-Terracotta Army: ~2 hours, ¥16. Many tourists overnight first in central Xi'an then day-trip; the museum opens 08:30 and busloads of organised tour groups arrive 09:30-11:00 — go early for fewer crowds.
Xi'an Bell Tower area from airport?+
Metro Line 14 to North Square (40 min), then Metro Line 2 southbound to Bell Tower (Zhonglou, 9 min, ¥4). Total ~55 min, ¥13. Most tourist hotels cluster within 1-2 km of Bell Tower (city centre) — the Sofitel Xi'an People's Square, Le Méridien Xi'an, and other internationals are within metro distance.
Cheapest Xi'an airport transport?+
Metro Line 14 + onward Metro Line 2 = ¥13 total to Bell Tower. Direct airport bus to Bell Tower area is ¥25 (faster transfer but more expensive). Solo budget travellers + Metro wins; families with luggage often prefer airport bus or Didi.
Late-night Xi'an airport transport?+
Metro Line 14 closes 22:00 (last train from airport). After that: Airport Bus Line 1 (24/7 service, ¥25 to Bell Tower), Didi (¥110-180), or taxi (¥120-200). Avoid unmarked / informal taxis at the airport — use the regulated taxi counter or Didi.
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