There are 5 ways to get from Bangkok to Xiamen by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane BKK - XMN
5h 58m¥792–1,652Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath stationtrain 133
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South Station to Xiamentrain
37h 34m¥1,436–2,238Bus, train via Guilin
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khongbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Nateuy stationbus
- Take the train from Boten station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guilin Westtrain
- Take the bus from Guangxi Guilin to Xiamen Jimeibus
2d 1h¥1,419–2,153Drive 2,799.5 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Xiamencar 2,799.5 km
34h 23m¥2,353–3,399Bus, train
- Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Stationtrain
- Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South Station to Xiamentrain
45h 42m¥1,718–2,598
Bangkok to Xiamen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Xiamen is to fly which costs ¥750 - ¥1700 and takes 5h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Xiamen is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥750 - ¥1700.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Xiamen via Vientiane station and Kunming South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 34m.
The distance between Bangkok and Xiamen is 2229 km. The road distance is 2799.5 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Xiamen without a car is to train which takes 37h 34m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2300.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Bangkok to Xiamen, including transfers.
Bangkok to Xiamen train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Xiamen is to fly which takes 5h 58m and costs ¥750 - ¥1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1400 - ¥2300 and takes 37h 34m.
Xiamen is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 6:12 AM in Bangkok and 7:12 AM in Xiamen.
Bangkok to Xiamen train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Khamsavath station.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Xiamen, China?
Xiamen Airlines, Thai Airways International, and two other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Xiamen via Khamsavath station, Vientiane station, Kunming South, and Kunming South Station in around 37h 34m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,900
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,400
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥40–170
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–170
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ¥45–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ¥100–115
- Phone
- 021-891888
- Website
- facebook.com
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥430–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥430–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Boten station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥260–750
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥260–450
- First Class
- ¥370–750
Train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥330–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥330–600
- First Class
- ¥450–950
Train from Kunming South Station to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥950–1,100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,600–1,800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,300–3,300
Train from Kunming South to Guilin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥630–690
- Business Class Seat
- ¥900–1,300
Train from Kunming South Station to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥950–1,100
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,600–1,800
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Phone
- +66 42 081 899
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.com
Train from Vang Vieng to Luang Prabang Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- Sombat Tour
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Khong
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥140–318
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Sombat Tour
- Express
- ¥140–170
- VIP
- ¥233
- Phone
- +66 2 285 1085
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Chiang Khong Transfer to Nateuy station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥189
- Book at
- Yortdoy Travel
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Guangxi Guilin to Xiamen Jimei
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥316
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Vang Vieng Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥339
- Website
- Next Step Journey
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Xiamen is 2799 km. It takes approximately 34h 23m to drive from Bangkok to Xiamen.
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