Rome2Rio

How to get fromSydney to Putianby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Putian

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Sydney to Putian by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane plane SYD - XMN
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Putiantrain train
    14h 5m
    ¥2,433–7,324

  2. Fly to Fuzhou Changle International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC)plane plane SYD - FOC
    2. Take the bus from Fuzhou Airport to Putianbus bus
    18h 23m
    ¥1,660–5,107

  3. Fly to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane plane SYD - JJN
    2. Take the train from Jinjiang to Putiantrain train
    16h 42m
    ¥2,045–5,827

  4. Fly to Sanming Shaxian Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ)plane plane SYD - SQJ
    2. Take the train from Sanming North to Putian Stationtrain train
    24h 47m
    ¥1,948–6,360

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration13h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,601Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sydney to Putian.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,566.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 5m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Putian, China?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Putian. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN), take the taxi to Gaoqi, take the line 1 subway to Xiamen North station, walk to Xiamen North, take the train to Putian, then take the taxi to Putian. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC), walk to Fuzhou Airport, then take the bus to Putian.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around China

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides