西安至十堰高铁开通，西安—武汉旅行时间缩短至2小时41分钟（2026）
257公里西安至十堰高铁于2026年6月30日开通，运营时速350公里，设7座车站，将西安—武汉旅行时间从约4.5小时缩短至2小时41分钟，并为境外旅客提供前往武当山世界遗产地的快捷通道。
核心观点
The Xi'an-Shiyan high-speed railway opened on June 30, 2026, connecting Xi'an (Shaanxi) to Shiyan (Hubei) via a new 257-kilometer, 350 km/h line with seven stations. The biggest travel benefit: the Xi'an-Wuhan journey time drops from approximately 4.5 hours to just 2 hours and 41 minutes. This also makes the Wudang Mountains UNESCO site accessible from Xi'an as a day trip for the first time.
报道正文
最后审核： 2026年7月29日 · 影响程度： 中等 · 来源： 中国国家铁路集团（新华社）
变化内容
西安至十堰高铁于2026年6月30日9:16开始商业运营，首列列车G3966从新开通的西安东站出发。据新华社报道，这条线路是福州—银川高铁通道最后缺失的一段，也是中国“八纵八横”高铁主干线之一。
线路全长255.7公里（158.9英里），设7座车站：西安东、蓝田、商洛西、山阳、漫川关、郧西和十堰东。在十堰东站，它与既有武汉至十堰高铁无缝衔接，首次完成西安—武汉直达通道。此前，西安与武汉之间的旅客需经郑州绕行，旅行时间约4.5小时；新直达线路将行程缩短近两小时。
多家官方媒体包括中国日报和湖北省政府报道了开通消息。该线路最高运营时速350公里，属于中国最快高铁走廊之一，也是中国不断扩展网络的一部分，目前高铁运营里程已超过5万公里。
下一步
- Verify your itinerary: if Xi'an and Wuhan are both on your China travel plan, replace flights or old detour trains with the 2h41m direct HSR via Xi'an East. 2. Register on 12306.cn/en with your passport before traveling and add the 12306 app for real-time schedule access. 3. If visiting Xi'an, consider adding a 1-2 day Wudang Mountains side trip — now accessible from Shiyan East in approximately 40 minutes.
可能变化的部分
Train frequencies on the new line may adjust during the initial operating months. Xi'an East station — being brand new — may have limited English signage and services initially. Ticket availability during Chinese national holidays can sell out weeks in advance. Ride-hailing and metro connections to Xi'an East are still developing as of opening day.
常见问题
Can foreign travelers book Xi'an-Shiyan HSR tickets online?
Yes, through the 12306 English website (12306.cn/en). Register with your passport, search for 'Xi'an East' to 'Shiyan East,' and pay with Visa, Mastercard, or Alipay linked to a foreign card.
How do I get from Xi'an city center to the new Xi'an East Railway Station?
Xi'an East is east of the city center. A Didi ride-hailing car takes 35-45 minutes from the Bell Tower area. Metro connections are under development.
Can I visit Wudang Mountains as a day trip from Xi'an now?
Yes. The Xi'an-Shiyan HSR takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Xi'an East to Shiyan East, followed by a 40-minute transfer to the Wudang Mountain visitor center. A round-trip day visit is now practical for the first time.
Does the 240-hour visa-free transit cover this route?
Yes. Both Xi'an (Shaanxi) and Wuhan (Hubei) are within the 240-hour TWOV coverage area. The new direct rail link makes it easier to travel between these provinces without needing a separate visa.