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Guangzhou to Xi'an shipping route.

2,024 km by rail, about 2.8 days in transit.

Distance2,024 km1,307 km straight line
Transit time2.8 days30 km/h average freight speed
FromGuangzhouChina
ToXi'anChina

Rail Distance Between Cities: Guangzhou and Xi'an

Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.

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Rail freight transit time

MeasureValue
Rail Freight Distance2,024 km (1,257 mi)
Straight line1,307 km
Transit time2.8 days
Assumption30 km/h average freight speed

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About the Guangzhou to Xi'an shipping route by rail

The rail shipping route from Guangzhou, China to Xi'an, China runs 2,024 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 1,307 km, the track adds 55%.

At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 2.8 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.

Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Guangzhou and Xi'an.

Of 15 rail routes from Guangzhou in this directory, Xi'an is the 8th shortest. Closer destinations: Kunming (1,809 km), Shanghai (1,738 km) and Chongqing (1,738 km).

FAQ

What is the rail distance from Guangzhou to Xi'an?

2,024 km by rail (1,307 km in a straight line).

What is the rail freight transit time from Guangzhou to Xi'an?

About 2.8 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.

Is the return route the same?

The reverse route Xi'an to Guangzhou has its own page with the same distance and route.

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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.

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