There are 5 ways to get from Guilin to Xiamen by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane KWL - XMN
2h 8m¥1,309–2,533Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Guangxi Guilin to Xiamen Jimeibus
15h 14m¥356–371Train via Guangzhou South station
- Take the train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Chaoshantrain
- Take the train from Chaoshan to Xiamentrain
7h 41m¥415–704Drive 998.3 km
- Drive from Guilin to Xiamencar 998.3 km
10h 15m¥849–1,226Train
- Take the train from Guilin West to Shantoutrain Kunming South
- Take the train from Chaoshan to Xiamentrain Shenzhen North / ...
9h 45m¥516–643
Guilin to Xiamen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Guilin to Xiamen is to bus which costs ¥350 - ¥380 and takes 15h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Guilin to Xiamen is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2600.
No, there is no direct bus from Guilin to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Guangxi Guilin and arriving at Xiamen Jimei via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Guilin to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Guilin West and arriving at Xiamen via Guangzhou South station and Chaoshan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Guilin and Xiamen is 862 km. The road distance is 998.3 km.
The best way to get from Guilin to Xiamen without a car is to train via Guangzhou South station which takes 7h 41m and costs ¥410 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Guilin to Xiamen, including transfers.
Guilin to Xiamen bus services, operated by Mipang, depart from Guangxi Guilin station.
Guilin to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Guilin West station.
The best way to get from Guilin to Xiamen is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2600. Alternatively, you can train via Guangzhou South station, which costs ¥410 - ¥750 and takes 7h 41m, you could also bus, which costs ¥350 - ¥380 and takes 15h 14m.
What companies run services between Guilin, China and Xiamen, China?
Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines fly from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Guilin West to Xiamen via Guangzhou South station and Chaoshan in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guilin Liangjiang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,600
Train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥150–330
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥150–210
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥230–330
Train from Chaoshan to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥85–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–180
Train from Chaoshan to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥85–180
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥85–120
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥120–180
Train from Guilin West to Guangzhou South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥190–220
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥320–360
- Business Class Seat
- ¥470–700
Train from Guangzhou South station to Chaoshan
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥180–200
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥300–330
- Business Class Seat
- ¥430–600
Train from Chaoshan to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥230–330
Train from Guilin West to Shantou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥650–750
- Business Class Seat
- ¥950–1,400
Train from Chaoshan to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥100–110
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- Business Class Seat
- ¥230–330
- Website
- top.chinaz.com
Bus from Guangxi Guilin to Xiamen Jimei
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥316
- Schedules at
- top.chinaz.com
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More Questions & Answers
Guilin to Xiamen bus services, operated by Mipang, arrive at Xiamen Jimei station.
Guilin to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.
Yes, the driving distance between Guilin to Xiamen is 998 km. It takes approximately 10h 15m to drive from Guilin to Xiamen.
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