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How to get fromPhuket to Sanyaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Sanya by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane plane HKT - SYX
    11h 33m
    ¥1,029–3,336

  2. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Chiang Raibus bus
    2. Drive from Chiang Rai to Huay Xai - Bokeo Stationcar car
    3. Take the bus from Huay Xai - Bokeo Station to Oudomxaybus bus
    4. Take the train from Oudomxay station to Kunming Southtrain train
    5. Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain train
    6. Take the train from Guangzhou to Sanya Stationtrain train
    2d 19h
    ¥1,710–3,009

  3. Bus, train via Guilin

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Guilin Northtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Guilin North to Sanyabus bus
    3d 4h
    ¥1,668–3,840

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the train from Kunming South to Guangzhou Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Guangzhou to Sanya Stationtrain train
    3d 6h
    ¥1,780–3,554

  5. Bus, train via Guangzhou

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabangbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Kunming Southtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kunming East to Guangzhoubus bus
    5. Take the bus from Guangzhou to Sanya Westbus bus
    3d 20h
    ¥1,669–3,520

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,091Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,716.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 33m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Sanya, China?

China Southern Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and eight other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) 3 times a day.

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