There are 9 ways to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain Shenzhen North / ...
4h 2m¥174–384Bus
- Take the bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubinbus
11h 57m¥311–337Drive 539.3 km
- Drive from Shenzhen to Xiamencar 539.3 km
6h 20m¥459–663Fly Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane HKG - XMN
4h 22m¥1,067–1,685Train via West Kowloon Station
- Take the train from West Kowloon Station to Xiamentrain Hong Kong
5h 13m¥268–400Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane CAN - XMN
5h 27m¥1,099–1,872Bus to Macau International Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the bus from China Hong Kong City to MGM Cotaibus
- Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane MFM - XMN
5h 22m¥733–1,900Ferry, bus to Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the ferry from Shekou Port to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Portferry
- Take the bus from Jiuzhougang to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airportbus
- Fly from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane ZUH - XMN
7h 3m¥1,901–4,482Train to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, fly to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou Easttrain
- Fly from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane CAN - JJN
- Take the train from Jinjiang to Xiamentrain
7h 19m¥1,269–1,877
Shenzhen to Xiamen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥390 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥170 - ¥390.
No, there is no direct bus from Shenzhen to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Huanggang and arriving at Xiamen Hubin via Dundas Street Mong Kok and Hong Kong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Shenzhen to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Civic Centre and arriving at Xiamen via Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Shenzhen and Xiamen is 535 km. The road distance is 539.3 km.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥170 - ¥390.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Xiamen bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Hong Kong station.
Shenzhen to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Shenzhen North station.
The best way to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs ¥170 - ¥390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥310 - ¥340 and takes 11h 57m, you could also fly, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1700 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Shenzhen, China and Xiamen, China?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥170–380 and the journey takes 2h 52m. China Railways G-Class also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubin twice daily. Tickets cost ¥250 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,400
Flights from Macau International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–3,300
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,400
Flights from Macau International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–4,200
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,300
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥380–950
- Website
- airmacau.com.mo
Flights from Macau International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,200
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 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 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 Jinjiang to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥45–75
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥45–70
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥50–75
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from West Kowloon Station to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥250–280
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥410–450
- Business Class Seat
- ¥600–850
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou East
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥60–70
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100–115
- Business Class Seat
- ¥140–210
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Phone
- (852) 2979 8778
- Website
- tilchinalink.com
Bus from China Hong Kong City to MGM Cotai
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥85–138
- Schedules at
- tilchinalink.com
- Book at
- tilchinalink.com
- Adult
- ¥85–130
- Website
- zhairport.com
Bus from Jiuzhougang to Zhuhai Golden Bay International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥25–35
- Schedules at
- zhairport.com
- Phone
- 400-883-1872
- Website
- sz.gov.cn
Ferry from Shekou Port to Zhuhai Jiuzhou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥140–200
- Schedules at
- trip.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shenzhen to Xiamen bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Xiamen Hubin station.
Shenzhen to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Xiamen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shenzhen to Xiamen is 539 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Shenzhen to Xiamen.
There are 387+ hotels available in Xiamen.