There are 6 ways to get from Xi'an to Sanya by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane XIY - SYX
5h 29m¥1,342–2,261Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhou Easttrain
- Take the train from Zhengzhou East Station to Wuhantrain
- Take the bus from Wuhan to Sanyabus
31h 31m¥818–1,066Train
- Take the train from Xi'an North to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Yangxitrain
- Take the train from Yangxi to Maomingtrain
- Take the train from Maoming to Sanya Stationtrain
23h 55m¥999–1,250Train, bus via Guilin
- Take the train from Xian North to Guilin Northtrain Xi'an North
- Take the bus from Guilin North to Sanyabus
27h¥992–1,266Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Xi'an to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
24h 48m¥1,956–2,814Train via Changsha
- Take the train from Xian North to Changsha stationtrain Xi‘an
- Take the train from Changsha station to Sanya Stationtrain Beijing West
38h 28m¥904–1,258
Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xi'an to Sanya is to train via Changsha which costs ¥900 - ¥1300 and takes 38h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Xi'an to Sanya is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Xi'an to Sanya station. However, there are services departing from Shi Tushuguan and arriving at Sanya Station via Xi'an North, Guangzhou South station, Yangxi and Maoming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
The distance between Xi'an and Sanya is 1855 km.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Sanya without a car is to train which takes 23h 55m and costs ¥1000 - ¥1300.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Xi'an to Sanya, including transfers.
Xi'an to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xi'an North station.
The best way to get from Xi'an to Sanya is to fly which takes 5h 29m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥1000 - ¥1300 and takes 23h 55m.
Xi'an to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Guangzhou South station.
There are 193+ hotels available in Sanya.
What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Sanya, China?
Chang An Airlines, Beijing Capital, and four other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Xinfeng Street via Bei Kezhan, Xi'an North, Guangzhou South station, Yangxi, Maoming, Sanya Station, and Sanya Station in around 23h 55m.
- Website
- ch.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Chongqing
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,250–6,000
- Website
- intl.jdair.net
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,000
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–5,500
- Website
- hainanairlines.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,500
- Website
- airchangan.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥700–3,200
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–4,800
Train from Xi'an North to Guangzhou South station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥800–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,000–2,900
Train from Xian North to Guilin North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–900
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,300–1,500
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,900–2,700
Train from Xi'an North to Zhengzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥490–700
Train from Zhengzhou East Station to Wuhan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–230
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥210–230
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥340–380
- Business Class Seat
- ¥500–700
Train from Xian North to Changsha station
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥750–850
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,250–1,400
- Business Class Seat
- ¥1,800–2,700
Train from Guangzhou South station to Yangxi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–130
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥85–130
Train from Yangxi to Maoming
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥30–50
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥30–50
Train from Maoming to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥154–157
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Changsha station to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥150–230
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥340–400
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥480–700
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Guilin North to Sanya
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥240–358
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥240–340
Car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥42
- Schedules at
- https://www.tropicalhainan.com/a-complete-guide-to-haikou-ferry-routes-ticket-prices-and-charges/
- Adult passenger
- ¥42
- Car
- ¥415
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