There are 5 ways to get from Sanming to Quanzhou by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Sanming North to Quanzhou Stationtrain Nanchang West / ...
3h 4m¥162–288Bus
- Take the bus from Sanming West to Xiamen Gaoqibus
- Take the bus from Xiamen Gaoqi to Nanan Meishanbus
4h 35m¥232–359Drive 247.8 km
- Drive from Sanming to Quanzhoucar 247.8 km
2h 44m¥210–303Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sanming to Quanzhoutaxi 247.8 km
2h 44m¥650–800Train via Xiamen North
- Take the train from Sanming to Xiamen Northtrain Chengdu East / ...
- Take the train from Xiamen North to Quanzhoutrain Xiamen / ...
3h 30m¥223–284
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sanming to Quanzhou is to train which costs ¥160 - ¥290 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sanming to Quanzhou is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥200 - ¥310.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanming to Quanzhou. However, there are services departing from Sanming West and arriving at Nanan Meishan via Xiamen Gaoqi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanming to Quanzhou station. However, there are services departing from Sanming and arriving at Quanzhou Station via Sanming North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Sanming and Quanzhou is 309 km. The road distance is 247.8 km.
The best way to get from Sanming to Quanzhou without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥160 - ¥290.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Sanming to Quanzhou, including transfers.
Sanming to Quanzhou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Sanming West station.
Sanming to Quanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Sanming North station.
The best way to get from Sanming to Quanzhou is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥160 - ¥290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥230 - ¥360 and takes 4h 35m.
What companies run services between Sanming, China and Quanzhou, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Sanming North to Quanzhou Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥100–210 and the journey takes 1h 36m. China Railways G-Class also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanming West to Quanzhou via Xiamen Gaoqi and Nanan Meishan in around 4h 35m.
Train from Sanming North to Quanzhou Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–140
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥140–210
Train from Xiamen North to Quanzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥45–70
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–65
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥45–70
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Sanming West to Xiamen Gaoqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
Bus from Xiamen Gaoqi to Nanan Meishan
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥34–90
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥65–90
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Booking & Getting There
Sanming to Quanzhou bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Xiamen Gaoqi station.
Sanming to Quanzhou train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Quanzhou Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanming to Quanzhou is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Sanming to Quanzhou.
There are 74+ hotels available in Quanzhou.