There are 6 ways to get from Dalian to Sanya by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane DLC - SYX
7h 2m¥1,518–2,320Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dalian North Station to Shanhaiguantrain
- Take the train from Shanhaiguan to Haikoutrain
- Take the train from Haikou Station to Sanya Stationtrain
46h 49m¥575–1,177Train via Guangzhou
- Take the train from Dalian North to Qinhuangdaotrain
- Take the train from Qinhuangdao to Jinantrain
- Take the train from Jinan to Gaunghzhou stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Sanya Stationtrain
34h 32m¥1,415–1,718Bus
- Take the bus from Dalian to Nanjing Getangbus
- Take the bus from Nanjing to Guangzhoubus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Hainan Sanyabus
47h 52m¥932–1,292Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Dalian to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
38h 35m¥3,097–4,463Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminalbus
- Take the train from Shanghai South to Haikou Stationtrain
- Take the train from Haikou Station to Sanya Phoenix Airporttrain
2d 13h¥808–1,329
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dalian to Sanya is to train which costs ¥550 - ¥1200 and takes 46h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Dalian to Sanya is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Dalian to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Dalian and arriving at Hainan Sanya via Nanjing and Guangzhou Provincial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Dalian to Sanya station. However, there are services departing from Zhongchang Street and arriving at Sanya Station via Dalian North, Qinhuangdao, Jinan and Guangzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 32m.
The distance between Dalian and Sanya is 2618 km.
The best way to get from Dalian to Sanya without a car is to train via Guangzhou which takes 34h 32m and costs ¥1400 - ¥1800.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Dalian to Sanya, including transfers.
Dalian to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Dalian station.
Dalian to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Dalian North station.
The best way to get from Dalian to Sanya is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train via Guangzhou, which costs ¥1400 - ¥1800 and takes 34h 32m, you could also bus, which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 47h 52m.
What companies run services between Dalian, China and Sanya, China?
China Southern Airlines, Air China, and four other airlines fly from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Zhongchang Street to Xinfeng Street via Dalian North, Dalian North, Qinhuangdao, Jinan, Gaunghzhou station, Guangzhou, Sanya Station, and Sanya Station in around 34h 32m.
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,100
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Jinan
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,100
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Sunan Shuofang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–6,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–7,000
Train from Dalian North to Qinhuangdao
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–280
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–850
Train from Qinhuangdao to Jinan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥260–290
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥430–470
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–900
Train from Jinan to Gaunghzhou station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,000–2,800
Train from Dalian North Station to Shanhaiguan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥240–270
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥400–440
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–850
Train from Guangzhou to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥310–450
Train from Shanhaiguan to Haikou
- Hard Seat
- ¥270–390
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥600–750
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥800–1,200
Train from Haikou Station to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥60–85
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥90–110
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥160–240
Train from Haikou Station to Sanya Station
- Adult - second class
- ¥100–150
Train from Haikou Station to Sanya Phoenix Airport
- Adult - second class
- ¥110–160
Train from Shanghai South to Haikou Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥220–310
- Hard sleeper
- ¥400–550
- Soft sleeper
- ¥650–850
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Dalian to Nanjing Getang
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥380–550
Bus from Nanjing to Guangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥320–450
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥320–450
Bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Hainan Sanya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
- Website
- dalianbus.com
Bus from Jianshejie Terminal to Shanghai Hutie Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥450–600
- Schedules at
- dalianbus.com
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- https://www.tropicalhainan.com/a-complete-guide-to-haikou-ferry-routes-ticket-prices-and-charges/
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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More Questions & Answers
Dalian to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Nanjing Getang station.
Dalian to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Qinhuangdao station.
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