There are 5 ways to get from Guangzhou to Xiamen by train, bus, car, subway, or plane
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Train via Shenzhen
best- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain Guangzhou South / ...
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain Shenzhen North / ...
4h 59m¥219–475Train
cheapest- Take the train from Guangzhou East to Xiamentrain Guangzhou
5h 54m¥203–484Bus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Xiamenbus
10h 15m¥218–350Drive 617.1 km
- Drive from Guangzhou to Xiamencar 617.1 km
6h 57m¥521–752Line 2 subway, fly
- Take the subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggangsubway
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane CAN - XMN
3h 26m¥1,038–1,851
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guangzhou to Xiamen is to train via Shenzhen which costs ¥210 - ¥480 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Guangzhou to Xiamen is to line 2 subway and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Guangzhou to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Guangzhou Municipal and arriving at Xiamen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Guangzhou to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Haizhu Square and arriving at Xiamen via Guangzhou South station and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Guangzhou and Xiamen is 645 km. The road distance is 617.1 km.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Xiamen without a car is to train via Shenzhen which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥210 - ¥480.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Guangzhou to Xiamen, including transfers.
Guangzhou to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guangzhou Municipal station.
Guangzhou to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Guangzhou South station.
The best way to get from Guangzhou to Xiamen is to train via Shenzhen which takes 4h 59m and costs ¥210 - ¥480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 - ¥350 and takes 10h 15m.
What companies run services between Guangzhou, China and Xiamen, China?
You can take a subway from Haizhu Square to Xiamen via Guangzhou South, Guangzhou South station, and Shenzhen North in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Xiamen 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥170–290 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–54
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- Business Class Seat
- ¥100–160
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–90
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–380
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–240
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥270–380
Train from Guangzhou East to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–480
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–480
- Phone
- (86) 020-96891
- [email protected]
- Website
- gzmtr.com
Subway from Haizhu Square to Jiahewanggang
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3–5
- Schedules at
- gzmtr.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guangzhou Municipal to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥170–290
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥170–240
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Booking & Getting There
Guangzhou to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Xiamen station.
Guangzhou to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guangzhou to Xiamen is 617 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Guangzhou to Xiamen.
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