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How to get fromXi'an to Shantouby plane, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Xi'an to Shantou by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane XIY - SWA
    6h 13m
    ¥647–2,366

  2. Train via Guangzhou

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xi'an to Guangzhou Baiyun Stationtrain train Lhasa
    2. Take the train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Stationtrain train Guangzhou East / ...
    29h 35m
    ¥345–799

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Xian North to Shenzhen Northtrain train Xi'an
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Shantoutrain train Guangzhou South
    13h 55m
    ¥1,002–1,176

  4. Drive  1,761.1 km

    1. Drive from Xi'an to Shantoucar car 1,761.1 km
    18h 43m
    ¥1,513–2,186

  5. Fly to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane plane XIY - XMN
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North to Chaoshantrain train
    8h 13m
    ¥1,153–2,066

  6. Fly to Meixian Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Meixian Airport (MXZ)plane plane XIY - MXZ
    2. Take the train from Meizhou West to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    10h 26m
    ¥3,129–7,714

  7. Fly to Huizhou Pingtan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ)plane plane XIY - HUZ
    2. Take the train from Huidong to Shantoutrain train
    7h 40m
    ¥1,342–2,406

  8. Fly to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Shenzhen Bao'An International Airport (SZX)plane plane XIY - SZX
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    8h 49m
    ¥764–2,206

Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥641Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,489.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Xi'an, China and Shantou, China?

Spring Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Xi'An Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shi Tushuguan to Shantou via Bei Kezhan, Xian North, and Shenzhen North in around 13h 55m.

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