Xi’an Xianyang Airport opened Metro Line 14 in 2025, per the Civil Aviation Administration of China., and it changed the airport transfer calculation completely. Before that, the options were expensive bus or taxi stuck in traffic. Now it is 38 minutes for ¥8. Take the metro. Airport transfer overview: Airport Transfers in China.
Key Takeaways
- Metro Line 14: Xianyang Airport to city interchange. 38 min, ¥8. Opens 2025.
- Transfer at interchange to Line 1 or Line 2 for Bell Tower and Muslim Quarter.
- DiDi is the backup for late arrivals or heavy luggage. Guide.
- Xi’an travel guide: Xian Travel Guide.
- China metro overview: China Metro Guide.
- Total time to Bell Tower area: approximately 50 minutes by metro.
Metro Line 14: The New Standard
Line 14 was the missing link in Xi’an’s transport network. Previous airport transfers required a dedicated airport bus (slow, infrequent, expensive) or a taxi. Line 14 departs from directly inside the terminal and runs to city interchange stations. At the interchange, transfer to Line 1 for the Bell Tower (钟楼) and Muslim Quarter area, or Line 2 for Xi’an North High-Speed Rail Station.
| Option | Duration | Cost | Notes |
| Metro Line 14 + transfer | 38 min + transfer | ¥8 to ¥12 total | Best option. Predictable. Runs every 6-8 min in peak hours. |
| Airport bus (Route 1) | 50 to 80 min | ¥25 | Useful for destinations off the metro. |
| DiDi | 40 to 70 min | ¥120 to ¥180 | Use for late-night arrivals or heavy luggage. |
| Metered taxi | 40 to 70 min | ¥130 to ¥200 | Less reliable pricing. DiDi is better. |
From the Metro to Your Hotel
Bell Tower and Muslim Quarter area
Transfer to Line 1. Exit at Zhonglou (钟楼) station. The Bell Tower is directly above the station exit. The Muslim Quarter entrance is 500 metres north on Beiyuanmen street.
Xi’an North (high-speed rail station)
Transfer to Line 2 northbound. Xi’an North station is the terminus. Useful if you are continuing by high-speed rail immediately after landing.
Old City Wall area
Line 1 stops at South Gate (南门), West Gate (西门), and North Gate (北门) adjacent to the city wall. Most hotels in the historic center are within 10 minutes walk of these stops.
Frequently Asked Questions
For full airport transfer comparison: Airport Transfers in China. For Xi’an city guide: Xian Travel Guide.