There are 4 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen by plane, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane SGN - XMN
3h 5m¥759–2,155Train
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain
2d 8h¥939–2,718Drive 2,947.9 km
- Drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamencar 2,947.9 km
37h 29m¥2,497–3,607Train via Guitang
- Take the train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noitrain
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha Southtrain
- Take the train from Changsha South to Xiamentrain
2d 18h¥1,864–2,978
Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen is to fly which costs ¥750 - ¥2200 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥750 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct train from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Ho Chi Minh City and arriving at Xiamen via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Guangzhou South station and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 8h.
The distance between Ho Chi Minh City and Xiamen is 1958 km. The road distance is 2947.9 km.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen without a car is to train which takes 2 days 8h and costs ¥900 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen, including transfers.
Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, depart from Ho Chi Minh City station.
The best way to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥750 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥900 - ¥2800 and takes 2 days 8h.
Xiamen is 1h ahead of Ho Chi Minh City. It is currently 3:27 PM in Ho Chi Minh City and 4:27 PM in Xiamen.
Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen train services, operated by Vietnam Railways, arrive at Ha Noi station.
What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Xiamen, China?
Xiamen Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen via Ha Noi, Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Guangzhou South station, and Shenzhen North in around 2d 8h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–3,300
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
- Phone
- 19006469
- [email protected]
- Website
- dsvn.vn
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
Train from Ho Chi Minh City to Ha Noi
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥350–650
- Schedules at
- dsvn.vn
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥400–600
- Bed, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- soft seat, air-conditioned
- ¥410–600
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥190–260
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Changsha South
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,500
- Schedules at
- booking.baolau.com
Train from Nanning to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–420
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–260
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥300–420
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 Changsha South to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥310–750
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥310–440
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥500–750
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 Changsha South to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥460–510
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
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Yes, the driving distance between Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen is 2948 km. It takes approximately 37h 29m to drive from Ho Chi Minh City to Xiamen.
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