There are 5 ways to get from Qingdao to Xiamen by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
best- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane TAO - XMN
4h 29m¥1,034–2,152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Qingdao to Ningbobus
- Take the bus from Ningbo to Yiwu Shangmaochengbus
- Take the bus from Yiwu Shangmaocheng to Xiamenbus
29h¥488–748Train
- Take the train from Qingdao to Xiamen Northtrain Qingdao
14h 19m¥854–1,013Drive 1,594.7 km
- Drive from Qingdao to Xiamencar 1,594.7 km
17h 3m¥1,356–1,958Fly to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train
- Fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane TAO - JJN
- Take the train from Jinjiang to Xiamentrain
6h 46m¥604–2,657
Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Qingdao to Xiamen is to bus which costs ¥480 - ¥750 and takes 29h.
The fastest way to get from Qingdao to Xiamen is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Qingdao to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Qingdao and arriving at Xiamen via Ningbo and Yiwu Shangmaocheng. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
No, there is no direct train from Qingdao to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Wusi Plaza and arriving at Wenzao via Qingdao and Xiamen North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
The distance between Qingdao and Xiamen is 1363 km. The road distance is 1594.7 km.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Xiamen without a car is to train which takes 14h 19m and costs ¥850 - ¥1100.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Qingdao to Xiamen, including transfers.
Qingdao to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Qingdao station.
Qingdao to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Qingdao station.
The best way to get from Qingdao to Xiamen is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥1100 and takes 14h 19m, you could also bus, which costs ¥480 - ¥750 and takes 29h.
What companies run services between Qingdao, China and Xiamen, China?
Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Qingdao to Xiamen North once daily. Tickets cost ¥850–1,000 and the journey takes 12h 19m.
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,500
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Sunan Shuofang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,900
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,400
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,400
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Sunan Shuofang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,900
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Hangzhou Xiaoshan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,800
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Shanghai Hongqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,400
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,300
- Website
- qdairlines.com
Flights from Qingdao Liuting International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–2,500
Train from Qingdao to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
Train from Jinjiang to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥45–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥50–75
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Qingdao to Ningbo
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–354
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
Bus from Ningbo to Yiwu Shangmaocheng
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥74–110
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥80–110
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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More Questions & Answers
Qingdao to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Ningbo station.
Qingdao to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xiamen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Qingdao to Xiamen is 1595 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Qingdao to Xiamen.
There are 387+ hotels available in Xiamen.