There are 6 ways to get from Sanya to Guilin by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport
best- Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane SYX - KWL
3h 42m¥990–3,505Train via Zhaoqing East
cheapest- Take the train from Sanya Station to Zhaoqing Stationtrain Sanya
- Take the train from Zhaoqing East to Guilin Westtrain Guangzhou South / ...
18h 34m¥233–526Train
- Take the train from Sanya Station to Maomingtrain Sanya
- Take the train from Maoming to Guilin Westtrain Zhanjiang
18h 33m¥352–813Bus
- Take the bus from Sanya to Haikou Eastbus
- Take the bus from Haikou Port Bus Terminal to Guilin South Bus Stationbus
18h 36m¥254–505Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sanya to Haikou Portcar
- Take the carferry from Haikou Port to Hai'an Portcarferry
- Drive from Hai'an Port to Guilincar
11h 16m¥822–1,175Train to Haikou Airport, fly
- Take the train from Sanya Station to Meilantrain
- Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL)plane HAK - KWL
4h 56m¥1,167–3,323
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sanya to Guilin is to train via Zhaoqing East which costs ¥230 - ¥550 and takes 18h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Sanya to Guilin is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥950 - ¥3500.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanya to Guilin station. However, there are services departing from Sanya and arriving at Guilin South Bus Station via Haikou East and Haikou Port Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanya station to Guilin. However, there are services departing from Sanya Station and arriving at Guilin West via Maoming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 33m.
The distance between Sanya and Guilin is 833 km.
The best way to get from Sanya to Guilin without a car is to train which takes 18h 33m and costs ¥350 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Sanya to Guilin, including transfers.
Sanya to Guilin bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Sanya station.
Sanya to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Sanya Station.
The best way to get from Sanya to Guilin is to fly which takes 3h 42m and costs ¥950 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥350 - ¥850 and takes 18h 33m, you could also bus, which costs ¥250 - ¥550 and takes 18h 36m.
What companies run services between Sanya, China and Guilin, China?
Sichuan Airlines and Air Guilin fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sanya No.2 Middle School to Guilin West via Sanya Station, Sanya Station, and Maoming in around 18h 33m.
- Website
- airguilin.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥500–3,100
Flights from Haikou Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥450–2,900
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Haikou Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,900
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,800
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Haikou Airport to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,800
Train from Sanya Station to Maoming
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥154–157
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Sanya Station to Zhaoqing Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥95–140
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥200–220
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥290–410
Train from Maoming to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥270–650
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥270–370
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥450–650
Train from Zhaoqing East to Guilin West
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥120–280
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥120–180
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥190–280
Train from Sanya Station to Meilan
- Adult - second class
- ¥90–130
Train from Zhaoqing East to Guilin West
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥160–180
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥270–300
- Business Class Seat
- ¥390–550
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Sanya to Haikou East
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥95–140
Bus from Haikou Port Bus Terminal to Guilin South Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥180–338
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥180–260
Car ferry from Haikou Port to Hai'an Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- Tropical Hainan
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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Booking & Getting There
Sanya to Guilin bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou East station.
Sanya to Guilin train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Maoming station.
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