Xi’an Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场, XIY）
- Airport to Xi’an Jiaotong University Transportation Information:
From Xi’an Xianyang International Airport to Xi’an Jiaotong University, you have the following transportation options:
1. Airport Limousine Bus
- Route: Airport Limousine Bus “Xishaomen Line” (西稍门线)→ Metro Line 1 (Kaiyuanmen Station 开远门站) → Metro Line 3 (Xiaozhai Station小寨站) → Jiaotong University Station交通大学站
- Cost: Airport bus is about 25 yuan, subway fare is 3-5 yuan
- Total duration: about 1.5 hours
- Steps:
- Take the limousine bus “Nishishaomen Line(西稍门线)” from Terminal T2 or T3 of the airport and arrive at the “Nishishaomen” station in about 50 minutes
- Walk to Kaiyuanmen Subway Station 西稍门(about 5 minutes) and take Metro Line 1 to Beidajie Station北大街
- Transfer to Metro Line 2 to Xiaozhai Station小寨
- Then transfer to Metro Line 3 to Xi’an Jiaotong University Station 西安交通大学and walk into the campus
2. Subway routes: Airport Intercity Railway→ Metro Line 4 → Metro Line 3 (Jiaotong University Station交通大学站).
- Cost: about 15 yuan for the whole journey
- Total duration: about 1.5 hours
- Steps:
- Take the Airport Intercity Railway from Terminal 3 to the “North Railway Station北客站” station
- Transfer to Metro Line 4 to Big Wild Goose Pagoda Station 大雁塔
- Then transfer to Metro Line 3 to Xi’an Jiaotong University Station 西安交通大学and walk into the campus
3. Taxi
- Cost: about 100-150 yuan
- Total duration: about 45-60 minutes
- When to use: If you have a lot of luggage or share the cost with friends, a taxi (a ride-hailing app in China) will be more convenient
- Recommended Route:
- Navigate directly to “Xi’an Jiaotong University Xingqing Campus 西安交通大学兴庆校区” (University faculties and dormitories)
- During peak periods, it is recommended to avoid the Third Ring Expressway, and you can take the Ring Expressway + Xianning West Road (咸宁西路) for a faster time
4. Airport Express
- Route: “Airport Express Line 2” directly to “Zhonglou”(钟楼) Station → Metro Line 2 → Metro Line 3 (Jiaotong University Station).
- Cost: about 16 yuan for the airport express line, about 3-5 yuan for the subway
- Total duration: about 1.5 hours
- When to go: If you arrive at the right frequency on the Airport Express, you can consider this option
Summary of Recommended Routes
If you have time, it is recommended to take the limousine bus or subway, and if you are in a hurry or have large luggage, you can take a taxi.
| manner | expenses | Duration | Suitable for |
| Airport Limousine + Metro | About 30 yuan | Approximately 1.5 hours | Affordable with less luggage |
| Airport Intercity Railway + Metro | About $15 | Approximately 1.5 hours | Cheap and suitable for traveling light |
| taxi | About 100-150 yuan | About 45-60 minutes | Convenient, luggage more or more people traveling |
| Airport Express + Metro | About $20 | Approximately 1.5 hours | If the frequency is suitable, it is more convenient |