There are 4 ways to get from Xiamen to Qingdao by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO)plane XMN - TAO
3h 37m¥1,039–2,153Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Xiamen to Zhoushan Putuobus
- Take the bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Qingdaobus
25h 20m¥446–740Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Qingdao Northtrain Xiamen
12h 40m¥893–966Drive 1,590.5 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Qingdaocar 1,590.5 km
17h 3m¥1,352–1,953
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Qingdao is to bus which costs ¥440 - ¥750 and takes 25h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Qingdao is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Xiamen to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Qingdao via Zhoushan Putuo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Qingdao. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Wusi Plaza via Qingdao North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
The distance between Xiamen and Qingdao is 1364 km. The road distance is 1590.5 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Qingdao without a car is to train which takes 12h 40m and costs ¥850 - ¥1000.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Xiamen to Qingdao, including transfers.
Xiamen to Qingdao bus services, operated by Checi, depart from Xiamen station.
Xiamen to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Qingdao is to fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥1000 - ¥2200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥850 - ¥1000 and takes 12h 40m, you could also bus, which costs ¥440 - ¥750 and takes 25h 20m.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Qingdao, China?
Shandong Airlines and Xiamen Airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Qingdao Liuting International Airport (TAO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, China Railways G-Class operates a train from Xiamen to Qingdao North once daily. Tickets cost ¥850–1,000 and the journey takes 12h.
- Website
- sda.cn
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,800
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport via Zhoushan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–3,800
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Qingdao Liuting International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–4,100
Train from Xiamen to Qingdao North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥850–1,000
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥1,400–1,600
- Business Class Seat
- ¥2,100–3,000
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Zhoushan Putuo to Qingdao
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥230–386
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥230–330
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More Questions & Answers
Xiamen to Qingdao bus services, operated by Checi, arrive at Zhoushan Putuo station.
Xiamen to Qingdao train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Qingdao North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Qingdao is 1590 km. It takes approximately 17h 3m to drive from Xiamen to Qingdao.
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