There are 4 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
6h 3m¥792–1,652Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Stationtrain
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South Station to Xiamentrain
37h 34m¥1,446–2,240Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus
- Take the train from Vientiane station to Kunming Southtrain
- Take the train from Kunming South to Guiyang Northtrain
- Take the train from Guiyang North to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the bus from Changsha East to Xiamenbus
42h 20m¥1,413–2,837Drive 2,799.5 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Xiamencar 2,799.5 km
34h 23m¥2,361–3,410
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Xiamen is to fly which costs ¥750 - ¥1700 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Xiamen is to fly which takes 6h 3m 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 6h 3m 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 6h 3m 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 12:55 PM in Bangkok and 1:55 PM 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 20m
- 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
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–2,800
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥950–2,400
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,900
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khamsavath Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥40–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ¥120–180
- 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
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
Train from Vientiane station to Kunming South
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥440–950
- Schedules at
- baolau.com
- Book at
- booking.baolau.com
- Second Class
- ¥440–600
- First Class
- ¥550–950
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 Guiyang North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥200–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥200–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–370
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Guiyang North to Changsha South
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥310–340
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥510–560
- Business Class Seat
- ¥750–1,100
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥149–195
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Gold Class
- ¥149
- First Class
- ¥195
- Phone
- +66 62 717 2926
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥130–190
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Nong Khai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–950
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 400-830-6666
- Website
- ctrip.com
Bus from Changsha East to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320
- Schedules at
- ctrip.com
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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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