There are 8 ways to get from Shenzhen to Sanya by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry
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Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
best- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane SZX - SYX
4h 6m¥1,221–1,524Train
cheapest- Take the train from Futian Station to Guangzhou South stationtrain Shenzhen Futian / ...
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Sanya Stationtrain Beijing West
19h 10m¥159–307Bus
- Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian to Guangzhou Municipalbus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Hainan Sanyabus Guangsan
13h 8m¥285–406Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Shenzhen to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the carferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
10h 27m¥774–1,108Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane HKG - SYX
5h 13m¥552–1,760Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane CAN - SYX
6h 23m¥584–1,947Fly Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Haikou Airport, train
- Fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Haikou Airport (HAK)plane SZX - HAK
- Take the train from Meilan to Sanya Stationtrain
5h 28m¥998–1,843Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Wenchangbus
- Take the train from Wenchang to Sanya Stationtrain Haikou East / ...
18h 53m¥270–438
Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Sanya is to train which costs ¥150 - ¥310 and takes 19h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Sanya is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shenzhen to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Shenzhen Futian and arriving at Hainan Sanya via Guangzhou Provincial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen station to Sanya station. However, there are services departing from Futian Station and arriving at Sanya Station via Guangzhou South and Guangzhou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.
The distance between Shenzhen and Sanya is 723 km.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Sanya without a car is to bus which takes 13h 8m and costs ¥280 - ¥410.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Shenzhen to Sanya, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Shenzhen Futian station.
Shenzhen to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Futian Station.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Sanya is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥280 - ¥410 and takes 13h 8m, you could also train, which costs ¥150 - ¥310 and takes 19h 10m.
What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Sanya, China?
China Southern Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, and Hainan fly from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shenzhen Futian to Hainan Sanya via Guangzhou Municipal and Guangzhou Provincial in around 13h 8m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,270–1,320
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,770–1,800
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Haikou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,700
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–4,400
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,700
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,700
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Haikou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–4,400
- Website
- shenzhenair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,000
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Haikou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
- Website
- donghaiair.com
Flights from Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport to Haikou Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥390–2,600
- Website
- hkexpress.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥420–1,100
- Website
- hkairlines.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–1,700
Train from Futian Station to Guangzhou South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥53–58
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥85–95
- Business Class Seat
- ¥110–170
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Guangzhou to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥310–450
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥65–120
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥65–90
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥80–120
Train from Meilan to Sanya Station
- Adult - second class
- ¥90–130
Train from Wenchang to Sanya Station
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Shenzhen Futian to Guangzhou Municipal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥65–100
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥70–100
Bus from Guangzhou Provincial to Hainan Sanya
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥220–310
- Schedules at
- bus.ctrip.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
Bus from Shenzhen Futian Bus Station to Wenchang
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥190–320
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥190–260
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou 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
Shenzhen to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Guangzhou Municipal station.
Shenzhen to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.
There are 199+ hotels available in Sanya.