There are 6 ways to get from Chengdu to Sanya by plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
best- Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane CTU - SYX
4h 28m¥1,621–3,524Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chengdu East to Kunmingbus
- Take the bus from Kunming to Haikoubus
- Take the bus from Haikou East to Sanyabus
41h 6m¥553–1,044Train, bus
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Guilin Northtrain Xi'an North
- Take the bus from Guilin North to Sanyabus
23h 6m¥703–874Train
- Take the train from Chengdu East to Maomingtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Maoming to Sanya Stationtrain Beijing West
26h 30m¥635–1,566Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chengdu to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
21h 25m¥1,606–2,308Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway
- Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane TFU - SYX
5h 35m¥677–3,534
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chengdu to Sanya is to train and bus which costs ¥700 - ¥900 and takes 23h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Chengdu to Sanya is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Chengdu to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Chengdu East and arriving at Sanya via Kunming, Xiuying Port and Haikou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Chengdu to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Tianfu Square and arriving at Yuejin Street via Chengdu East, Maoming and Sanya station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.
The distance between Chengdu and Sanya is 1516 km.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Sanya without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 6m and costs ¥700 - ¥900.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Chengdu to Sanya, including transfers.
Chengdu to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Chengdu East station.
Chengdu to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Chengdu East station.
The best way to get from Chengdu to Sanya is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs ¥1600 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥600 - ¥1600 and takes 26h 30m, you could also bus, which costs ¥550 - ¥1100 and takes 41h 6m.
What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Sanya, China?
Sichuan Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Tianfu Square to Yuejin Street via East station, Chengdu East, Maoming, Sanya Station, and Sanya station in around 26h 30m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,300
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,200
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,300
- Website
- tibetairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,600
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,100
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,500
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,500
- Website
- cdal.com.cn
Flights from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,600
- Website
- luckyair.net
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,000
Train from Chengdu East to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥460–510
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Chengdu East to Maoming
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥550–1,400
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥550–800
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Maoming to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥154–157
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
- Phone
- 028-61638000
- Website
- cdmetro.cn
Subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥9–14
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guilin North to Sanya
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥240–358
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥240–340
Bus from Chengdu East to Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥210–300
Bus from Kunming to Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–564
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
Bus from Haikou East to Sanya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥95–140
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- Tropical Hainan
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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Booking & Getting There
Chengdu to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Kunming station.
Chengdu to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Maoming station.
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