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How to Get to Terracotta Warriors from Xi’an Railway Station?

There are several ways to Terracotta Warriors to Xi’an Railway Station, including bus, trains and taxi. The Terracotta Army is about 40 km away from Xi’an Railway Station, and travel times range from 1-2 hours with costs between 5 to 120 RMB.

Option 1: Taking a Taxi ( Booking a Private Transfer) from Xi’an Railway Station to Terracotta Warriors

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Taxi in Xi’an Railway Station

Route: Take a taxi directly from Xi’an Railway Station to the Terracotta Army. Several taxi pick-up points can be found in the south square of Xi’an Railway Station.

Tips:

Taking a taxi is the most convenient way, especially suitable for tourists with a lot of luggage or those who are short on time.

It is recommended to take a reliable taxi or private transfer service. Be aware of taxi scams, and be careful of being ripped off.

Estimated Time: About 40 minutes, depending on the traffic conditions.

Cost: CNY 120

Option 2: Subway Line 1 + Tourist Bus Line 5 (Bus 306)

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Subway Line 1 to Fangzhicheng

Route: Walk 1 kilometer from Xi’an Railway Station to Wujiaolou Station(五路口站） on Line 1, and take the subway in the direction of Fangzhicheng(纺织城) for 8 stops to Fangzhicheng Station. Then take Tourist Bus Line 5(Bus 306) directly to the Terracotta Army.

Tourist Bus Line 5(306) to Terracotta Warriors
Tourist Bus Line 5(306)

Tips:

The bus line 5 (Bus 306) bus is a tourist – dedicated line designed specifically for tourists to Terracotta Army. The departure frequency is high, and the ticket price is reasonable.

Estimated Time: About 50 mins

Total Cost: CNY 9

  • Subway Line 1: CNY 4
  • Tourist Bus Line 5: CNY 5

Option 3: Taking the Train to Lintong (About 20 mins) + Bus 613 (About 30 mins)

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Train to Lintong

Route: Take a train from Xi’an Railway Station to Lintong Railway Station for about 20 mins, and then take tourist bus 613 at the bus stop near Lintong Railway Station to the north gate of the Emperor Qinshihuang’s Mausoleum Site Museum for about 30 mins.

Bus 613 to Terracotta Warriors
Bus 613 to Terracotta Warriors

Tips: This way is cheaper than taking a taxi, and there is basically no risk of traffic jams.

Estimated Time: About 1 hour

There are various transportation methods from Xi’an Railway Station to the Terracotta Army. You can choose the appropriate travel method according to their needs and budgets. To make the most of your visiting, it is recommend to book a private transfer to the terracotta army. Buses are cost – effective, and taxis are the fastest. Whichever method you choose, planning your itinerary in advance and arranging your time reasonably can make your trip to the Terracotta Army more smooth and enjoyable.

Total Cost: CNY 16

  • Train ticket per person: CNY 10
  • Bus 613: CNY 6