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 1m¥174–384Bus
- Take the bus from [Xb] Huanggang to [Xb] Shanghai Street Outside House No. 380-390bus Yau Tsim - Huanggang
- Take the bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubinbus
11h 48m¥301–305Drive 539.3 km
- Drive from Shenzhen to Xiamencar 539.3 km
6h 22m¥455–657Bus to Hong Kong International Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the bus from [Xb] Huanggang to Macao Ferrybus
- Fly from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane HKG - XMN
4h 25m¥909–2,039Train 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 21m¥1,099–1,972Bus, ferry to Macau International Airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Take the bus from [Xb] Huanggang to Macao Ferrybus
- Take the ferry from Hong Kong Sheung Wan to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Macau International Airport (MFM) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane MFM - XMN
5h 37m¥819–1,684Ferry, 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¥1,301–3,782Train 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 18m¥1,169–3,277
Shenzhen to Xiamen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen is to train which costs ¥170 - ¥390 and takes 4h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥170 - ¥390.
No, there is no direct bus from Shenzhen to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from [Xb] Huanggang and arriving at Xiamen Hubin via Dundas Street Mong Kok and Hong Kong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
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 1m.
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 1m and costs ¥170 - ¥390.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Shenzhen to Xiamen, including transfers.
Shenzhen to Xiamen bus services, operated by Huanggang Crossing-boundary Coach Services, depart from [Xb] Huanggang 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 1m and costs ¥170 - ¥390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥300 - ¥305 and takes 11h 48m.
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, you can take a bus from [Xb] Huanggang to Xiamen Hubin via [Xb] Shanghai Street Outside House No. 380-390, Dundas Street Mong Kok, [Ctb] Cheung Shun Street Playground, Cheung Sha Wan Road, and Hong Kong in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–3,500
Flights from Macau International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,000
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,200
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Macau International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,000
Flights from Zhuhai Jinwan Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–3,500
Flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,200
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥500–1,100
- Website
- airmacau.com.mo
Flights from Macau International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–2,400
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
- Twice daily
- 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
- td.gov.hk
Bus from [Xb] Huanggang to [Xb] Shanghai Street Outside House No. 380-390
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥43
- Schedules at
- td.gov.hk
Bus from [Xb] Huanggang to Macao Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–55
- Schedules at
- td.gov.hk
Bus from [Xb] Huanggang to Macao Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥45–55
- Schedules at
- td.gov.hk
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Hong Kong to Xiamen Hubin
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- 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
- +852 2359 9990
- Website
- cotaiwaterjet.com
Ferry from Hong Kong Sheung Wan to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥150–188
- Schedules at
- cotaiwaterjet.com
- Weekdays
- ¥150
- Weekends/Holidays
- ¥162
- Night Sailing
- ¥188
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Shenzhen to Xiamen bus services, operated by Huanggang Crossing-boundary Coach Services, arrive at [Xb] Shanghai Street Outside House No. 380-390 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 22m to drive from Shenzhen to Xiamen.
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