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How to get fromXiamen to Shantouby taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Xiamen to Shantou by taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Xiamen to Yong'an Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Yong'an South to Chaoshantrain train Nanchang West / ...
    5h 19m
    ¥353–560

  2. Taxi, train via Longyan

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Xiamen to Changting Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Changting South to Longyantrain train
    3. Take the train from Longyan to Chaoshantrain train
    5h 56m
    ¥311–507

  3. Drive 404.7 km

    1. Drive from Xiamen to Shantoucar car 404.7 km
    4h 29m
    ¥343–496

  4. Taxi to Ruijin, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Xiamen to Ruijin (JRJ)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ruijin (JRJ) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane JRJ - SWA
    9h 36m
    ¥1,240–3,480

  5. Taxi, train via Zhangzhou

    1. Take the taxi from Xiamen to Changting Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Changting South to Zhangzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Zhangzhou to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    5h 45m
    ¥316–507

  6. Taxi, train via Zhangzhou #2

    1. Take the taxi from Xiamen to Changting Southtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Changting South to Zhangzhoutrain train
    3. Take the train from Zhangzhou to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    6h 5m
    ¥315–508

  7. Taxi to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Xiamen to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane LCX - SWA
    9h 16m
    ¥1,079–3,967

Ruijin (JRJ) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration6h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,054Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Xiamen to Shantou.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 529.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Xiamen, Fujian Sheng, China and Shantou, China?

There is no direct connection from Xiamen to Shantou. However, you can take the taxi to Yong'an South, take the train to Chaoshan, walk to Chaoshan Station, then take the bus to Golden Gulf Hotel. Alternatively, you can drive from Xiamen to Shantou in around 4h 29m.

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