There are 5 ways to get from Xiamen to Kowloon by train, bus, plane, or ferry
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Train via Shenzhen
best- Take the train from Xiamen to Shenzhen Northtrain Xiamen
3h 27m$224–582Bus
- Take the bus from Xiamen Hubin to Hong Kongbus
10h$291Fly to Hong Kong International Airport
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane XMN - HKG
2h 25m$1,235–1,978Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to West Kowloon Stationtrain Xiamen
4h 5m$290–320Fly to Macau International Airport, ferry
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Macau International Airport (MFM)plane XMN - MFM
- Take the ferry from Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Sheung Wanferry
3h 27m$910–2,068
Xiamen to Kowloon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Kowloon is to bus which costs $291 and takes 10h.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Kowloon is to fly which takes 2h 25m and costs $1200 - $2000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Xiamen Hubin and arriving at Hong Kong. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Xiamen and arriving at West Kowloon Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
The distance between Xiamen and Kowloon is 565 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Kowloon without a car is to train via Shenzhen which takes 3h 27m and costs $220 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Xiamen to Kowloon, including transfers.
Xiamen to Kowloon bus services, operated by Qichezhan, depart from Xiamen Hubin station.
Xiamen to Kowloon train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Kowloon is to train via Shenzhen which takes 3h 27m and costs $220 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $291 and takes 10h, you could also fly, which costs $1200 - $2000 and takes 2h 25m.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Kowloon, Hong Kong?
China Railways D-Class operates a train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North every 2 hours. Tickets cost $200–450 and the journey takes 2h 55m. China Railways G-Class also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Qichezhan operates a bus from Xiamen Hubin to Hong Kong twice daily. Tickets cost $291 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $550–1,400
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport via Fuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $700–2,200
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Macau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $800–2,500
- Website
- airmacau.com.mo
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Macau International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,100–2,500
Train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $200–450
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $200–280
- Adult - 1st Class
- $320–450
Train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- $270–300
- 1st Class Seat
- $440–490
- Business Class Seat
- $650–950
Train from Xiamen to West Kowloon Station
- 2nd Class Seat
- $290–320
- 1st Class Seat
- $480–520
- Business Class Seat
- $650–1,000
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xiamen Hubin to Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $291
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Phone
- +852 2359 9990
- Website
- cotaiwaterjet.com
Ferry from Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal to Hong Kong Sheung Wan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $175–220
- Schedules at
- cotaiwaterjet.com
- Weekdays
- $175
- Weekends/Holidays
- $190
- Night Sailing
- $220
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More Questions & Answers
Xiamen to Kowloon bus services, operated by Qichezhan, arrive at Hong Kong station.
Xiamen to Kowloon train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
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