There are 8 ways to get from Sanya to Xiamen 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 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
3h 50m¥1,545–4,255Train
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
19h 17m¥412–802Bus
- 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 35m¥1,172–1,775Fly 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 47m¥1,515–2,760Train 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
5h 4m¥1,522–3,673Bus 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
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 3h 50m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4300.
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 to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Yuejin Street and arriving at Xiamen via Sanya Station, Maoming, Taishan, Guangzhou South station and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 17m.
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 19h 17m and costs ¥410 - ¥800.
It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 3h 50m and costs ¥1500 - ¥4300. Alternatively, you can train via Maoming, which costs ¥410 - ¥800 and takes 19h 17m, 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) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yuejin Street to Xiamen via Sanya station, Sanya Station, Maoming, Taishan, Guangzhou South station, and Shenzhen North in around 19h 17m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,200
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,200
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,000
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,000
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,300
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,400
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,500
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guilin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,800
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Sanya Phoenix International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,600
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Haikou Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,300
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
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–54
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- Business Class Seat
- ¥100–160
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–90
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–380
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–240
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥270–380
Train from Jinjiang to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥45–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥50–75
Train from Guangzhou East to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥200–480
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–480
- [email protected]
- 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
- Phone
- (852)2998 7888
- Website
- ctshk
Bus from Guangzhou Huaxia Hotel to Sheung Wan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Website
- ctshk
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
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 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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