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How to get fromShantou to Xiamenby train, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shantou to Xiamen by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Zhangzhoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Zhangzhou to Changting Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Changting South to Xiamentaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    ¥312–509

  2. Train, taxi #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Longyantrain train
    2. Take the train from Longyan to Changting Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Changting South to Xiamentaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    ¥308–508

  3. Drive 404.4 km

    1. Drive from Shantou to Xiamencar car 404.4 km
    4h 29m
    ¥343–495

  4. Train, taxi via Golden Gulf Hotel

    1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Zhangzhoutrain train
    2. Take the train from Zhangzhou to Changting Southtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Changting South to Xiamentaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    ¥313–508

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 490.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Xiamen, Fujian Sheng, China?

There is no direct connection from Shantou to Xiamen. However, you can take the train to Chaoshan, take the train to Zhangzhou, take the train to Changting South, then take the taxi to Xiamen. Alternatively, you can drive from Shantou to Xiamen in around 4h 29m.

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