There are 4 ways to get from Guilin to Sanya by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane KWL - SYX
2h 59m¥994–3,508Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guilin North to Sanyabus
14h 57m¥267–392Train
- Take the train from Guilin West to Maomingtrain Chengdu East
- Take the train from Maoming to Sanya Stationtrain Beijing West
18h 44m¥354–793Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Guilin to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
11h 16m¥825–1,181
Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Sanya is to bus which costs ¥260 - ¥400 and takes 14h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Sanya is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥950 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Guilin to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Guilin North and arriving at Sanya via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Guilin West and arriving at Yuejin Street via Maoming and Sanya station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
The distance between Guilin and Sanya is 831 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Sanya without a car is to bus which takes 14h 57m and costs ¥260 - ¥400.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Guilin to Sanya, including transfers.
Guilin to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Guilin North station.
Guilin to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Guilin West station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Sanya is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥950 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥260 - ¥400 and takes 14h 57m, you could also train, which costs ¥350 - ¥800 and takes 18h 44m.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Sanya, China?
Sichuan Airlines and Air Guilin fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) once daily. Alternatively, China Bus Guide operates a bus from Guilin North to Sanya once daily. Tickets cost ¥240–358 and the journey takes 14h 50m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,900
Train from Guilin West to Maoming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥270–370
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥450–650
- [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
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
Guilin to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Sanya station.
Guilin to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Maoming station.
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