There are 9 ways to get from Nanjing to Xiamen by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
best- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane NKG - XMN
3h 57m¥789–1,953Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nanjing Fuzimiao to Yiwu Shangmaochengbus
- Take the bus from Yiwu Shangmaocheng to Xiamenbus
21h¥315–450Train via Xiamen North
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Xiamen Northtrain Nanjing South
8h 13m¥316–762Drive 1,054.2 km
- Drive from Nanjing to Xiamencar 1,054.2 km
11h 16m¥889–1,285Train to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the train from Nanjing to Jiangdutrain
- Fly from Yangzhou Taizhou Airport (YTY) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane YTY - XMN
4h 17m¥638–2,124Train to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the train from Nanjing to Wuxitrain
- Fly from Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane WUX - XMN
4h 27m¥912–2,384Fly Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train
- Fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane NKG - JJN
- Take the train from Jinjiang to Xiamentrain
5h 34m¥1,409–3,758Train
- Take the train from Nanjing South to Xiamentrain Nanjing South
8h 52m¥534–585Train #2
- Take the train from Nanjing to Xiamen Northtrain Nanjing
10h 37m¥414–988
Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nanjing to Xiamen is to bus which costs ¥310 - ¥450 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Nanjing to Xiamen is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥750 - ¥2000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nanjing to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Nanjing Fuzimiao and arriving at Xiamen via Yiwu Shangmaocheng. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h.
No, there is no direct train from Nanjing to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Gulou and arriving at Wenzao via Nanjing South and Xiamen North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
The distance between Nanjing and Xiamen is 862 km. The road distance is 1054.2 km.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Xiamen without a car is to train via Xiamen North which takes 8h 13m and costs ¥310 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Nanjing to Xiamen, including transfers.
Nanjing to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Nanjing Fuzimiao station.
Nanjing to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Nanjing South station.
The best way to get from Nanjing to Xiamen is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs ¥750 - ¥2000. Alternatively, you can train via Xiamen North, which costs ¥310 - ¥800 and takes 8h 13m, you could also bus, which costs ¥310 - ¥450 and takes 21h.
What companies run services between Nanjing, China and Xiamen, China?
Juneyao Airlines, Shandong Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Nanjing South to Xiamen North every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥460–510 and the journey takes 6h. China Railways D-Class also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,400
Flights from Sunan Shuofang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,500
Flights from Nanjing Lukou International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,300
Train from Nanjing South to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥460–510
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,100–1,600
Train from Nanjing to Jiangdu
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥58–63
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥90–105
- Business Class Seat
- ¥130–190
Train from Nanjing to Wuxi
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥80–90
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥130–140
- Business Class Seat
- ¥180–260
Train from Nanjing South to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥530–580
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥850–950
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,200–1,800
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanjing Fuzimiao to Yiwu Shangmaocheng
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥120–170
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥120–170
Bus from Yiwu Shangmaocheng to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–280
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥190–270
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Booking & Getting There
Nanjing to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Yiwu Shangmaocheng station.
Nanjing to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xiamen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nanjing to Xiamen is 1054 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Nanjing to Xiamen.
There are 378+ hotels available in Xiamen.