There are 8 ways to get from Sanya to Xiamen by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Fly Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
best- Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane SYX - XMN
4h¥1,445–2,355Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sanya Station to Guangzhoutrain Sanya
- Take the train from Guangzhou East to Xiamentrain Guangzhou
23h 32m¥312–738Train via Maoming
- Take the train from Sanya Station to Maomingtrain
- Take the train from Maoming to Taishantrain
- Take the train from Taishan to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain
18h 58m¥412–803Bus
- Take the bus from Sanya to Haikou Eastbus
- Take the bus from Haikou to Xiamenbus
22h 31m¥340–685Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sanya to Haikou Portcar
- Take the carferry from Haikou Port to Hai'an Portcarferry
- Drive from Hai'an Port to Xiamencar
16h 34m¥1,224–1,777Fly Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train
- Fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane SYX - JJN
- Take the train from Jinjiang to Xiamentrain
5h 57m¥1,315–2,660Train to Haikou Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the train from Sanya Station to Meilantrain
- Fly from Haikou Airport (HAK) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane HAK - XMN
4h 59m¥1,422–4,273Bus via Hong Kong
- Take the bus from Sanya West to Guangzhoubus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Huaxia Hotel to Sheung Wanbus
- Take the bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubinbus
28h 41m¥565–733
Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanya to Xiamen is to train which costs ¥310 - ¥750 and takes 23h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Sanya to Xiamen is to fly which takes 4h and costs ¥1400 - ¥2400.
No, there is no direct bus from Sanya to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Sanya and arriving at Xiamen via Haikou East and Haikou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Sanya station to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Sanya Station and arriving at Xiamen via Maoming, Taishan, Guangzhou South station and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
The distance between Sanya and Xiamen is 1178 km.
The best way to get from Sanya to Xiamen without a car is to train via Maoming which takes 18h 58m and costs ¥410 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Sanya to Xiamen, including transfers.
Sanya to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Sanya station.
Sanya to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, depart from Sanya Station.
The best way to get from Sanya to Xiamen is to fly which takes 4h and costs ¥1400 - ¥2400. Alternatively, you can train via Maoming, which costs ¥410 - ¥850 and takes 18h 58m, you could also bus, which costs ¥340 - ¥700 and takes 22h 31m.
What companies run services between Sanya, China and Xiamen, China?
Xiamen Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Xinfeng Street to Xiamen via Sanya Station, Sanya Station, Maoming, Taishan, Guangzhou South station, and Shenzhen North in around 18h 58m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,400
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Guiyang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,200
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,300
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Changsha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,100
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,300
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,200
Train from Sanya Station to Maoming
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥154–157
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Sanya Station to Guangzhou
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥220–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥320–450
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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 to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–514
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
Bus from Sanya West to Guangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–352
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
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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More Questions & Answers
Sanya to Xiamen bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou East station.
Sanya to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways Z-Class, arrive at Maoming station.
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