There are 7 ways to get from Guangdong to Sanya by plane, bus, train, 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 Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane SZX - SYX
4h 1m¥1,221–2,124Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou to Sanya Stationtrain Beijing West
18h 10m¥104–245Bus via Guangzhou Provincial
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Hainan Sanyabus Guangsan
11h 13m¥222–313Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Guangzhou to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
9h 59m¥734–1,049Line 6 subway to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Yide Lu to Yantangsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane CAN - SYX
4h 29m¥523–1,827Train, bus to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhaitrain
- Take the bus from Zhuhai Gongbei to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airportbus
- Fly from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane ZUH - SYX
6h 15m¥1,034–1,145Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Sanya Westbus
12h¥220–352
Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangdong to Sanya is to train which costs ¥100 - ¥250 and takes 18h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Guangdong to Sanya is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Guangzhou and arriving at Sanya West. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Guangdong to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Yuejin Street via Guangzhou and Sanya station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 10m.
The distance between Guangdong and Sanya is 723 km.
The best way to get from Guangdong to Sanya without a car is to bus via Guangzhou Provincial which takes 11h 13m and costs ¥220 - ¥320.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Guangdong to Sanya, including transfers.
Guangdong to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou Provincial station.
Guangdong to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Guangzhou station.
The best way to get from Guangdong to Sanya is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥1200 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can bus via Guangzhou Provincial, which costs ¥220 - ¥320 and takes 11h 13m, you could also train, which costs ¥100 - ¥250 and takes 18h 10m.
What companies run services between Guangdong, China and Sanya, China?
China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Hainan fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Hainan Sanya twice daily. Tickets cost ¥220–310 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,250–1,350
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,770–1,800
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–980
Train from Guangzhou to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥310–450
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
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
Bus from Guangzhou to Sanya West
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–352
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
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
Guangdong to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Hainan Sanya station.
Guangdong to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Sanya Station.
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