There are 8 ways to get from Vietnam to Xiamen by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Da Nang International Airport
best- Fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane DAD - XMN
4h 39m¥633–2,143Train via Guangzhou South station
cheapest- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain
21h 3m¥606–2,093Train, bus
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Haikou to Xiamenbus
38h 16m¥631–2,033Drive 1,543.6 km
- Drive from Hanoi to Xiamencar 1,543.6 km
16h 58m¥1,302–1,881Fly from Noi Bai International Airport
- Fly from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane HAN - XMN
4h 30m¥782–992Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane SGN - XMN
5h 21m¥740–2,250Fly from Cat Bi International Airport
- Fly from Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane HPH - XMN
8h¥683–2,343Train
- Take the train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning East to Shenzhen North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Xiamentrain
21h 19m¥690–1,963
Vietnam to Xiamen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vietnam to Xiamen is to fly which costs ¥750 - ¥1000 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vietnam to Xiamen is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ¥750 - ¥1000.
No, there is no direct train from Vietnam to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Ha Noi and arriving at Xiamen via Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Guangzhou South station and Shenzhen North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 3m.
The distance between Vietnam and Xiamen is 1413 km. The road distance is 1543.6 km.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Xiamen without a car is to train via Guangzhou South station which takes 21h 3m and costs ¥600 - ¥2100.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Vietnam to Xiamen, including transfers.
Vietnam to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways, depart from Hanoi Gia Lam Station.
The best way to get from Vietnam to Xiamen is to fly which takes 4h 39m and costs ¥600 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train via Guangzhou South station, which costs ¥600 - ¥2100 and takes 21h 3m.
Vietnam to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways, arrive at Nanning station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vietnam to Xiamen is 1544 km. It takes approximately 16h 58m to drive from Vietnam to Xiamen.
What companies run services between Vietnam and Xiamen, China?
Vietnam Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, and seven other airlines fly from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ha Noi to Xiamen via Hanoi Gia Lam Station, Nanning, Guangzhou South station, and Shenzhen North in around 21h 3m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,800
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥750–3,000
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥850–3,200
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥650–2,300
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Noi Bai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥800–2,500
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,800
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,000
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,100
Flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,900
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- vietnamairlines.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–2,800
Flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–2,200
Flights from Cat Bi International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,300
- Website
- philippineairlines.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Manila
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–3,600
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Da Nang International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥600–2,100
- Phone
- 86-010-12306
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Hanoi Gia Lam Station to Nanning
- Sleeper
- ¥215
Train from Nanning to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥180–420
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥180–260
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥300–420
Train from Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–90
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 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 Guangzhou South station to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–54
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- Business Class Seat
- ¥100–160
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Nanning East to Shenzhen North Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥480–530
- Business Class Seat
- ¥700–1,000
Train from Shenzhen North to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Nanning to Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥130–280
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥130–190
Bus from Haikou to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–514
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
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