There are 6 ways to get from Xiamen to Sanya by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)plane XMN - SYX
3h 17m¥1,450–2,656Train
cheapest- Take the train from Xiamen to Guangzhou Easttrain Xiamen
- Take the train from Guangzhou to Sanya Stationtrain Beijing West
22h 50m¥321–731Train via Maoming
- Take the train from Xiamen to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South stationtrain
- Take the train from Guangzhou South station to Taishantrain
- Take the train from Taishan to Maomingtrain
- Take the train from Maoming to Sanya Stationtrain
19h 15m¥414–804Bus
- Take the bus from Xiamen to Haikoubus
- Take the bus from Haikou East to Sanyabus
22h 30m¥341–654Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Xiamen to Hai'an Portcar
- Take the car ferry from Hai'an Port to Haikou Portcarferry
- Drive from Haikou Port to Sanyacar
16h 37m¥1,231–1,767Bus via Hong Kong
- Take the bus from Xiamen Hubin to Hong Kongbus
- Take the bus from Sheung Wan to Guangzhou Huaxia Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Guangzhou to Sanya Westbus
28h 47m¥562–741
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Sanya is to train which costs ¥320 - ¥750 and takes 22h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Sanya is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Xiamen to Sanya. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Sanya via Xiuying Port and Haikou East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Sanya station. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Sanya Station via Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South station, Taishan and Maoming. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 15m.
The distance between Xiamen and Sanya is 1175 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Sanya without a car is to train via Maoming which takes 19h 15m and costs ¥410 - ¥850.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Xiamen to Sanya, including transfers.
Xiamen to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Xiamen station.
Xiamen to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Sanya is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can train via Maoming, which costs ¥410 - ¥850 and takes 19h 15m, you could also bus, which costs ¥340 - ¥700 and takes 22h 30m.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Sanya, China?
Xiamen Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Xinfeng Street via Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South station, Taishan, Maoming, Sanya Station, and Sanya Station in around 19h 15m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,700
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–5,500
- Website
- xiamenair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–4,700
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport via Fuzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,700
Train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥170–380
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥170–240
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥270–380
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥55–90
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥55–80
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥65–90
Train from Xiamen to Guangzhou East
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥200–480
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥200–290
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥340–480
Train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥380–420
- Business Class Seat
- ¥550–800
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥49–54
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥49–54
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥75–85
- Business Class Seat
- ¥100–160
Train from Guangzhou South station to Taishan
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥40–60
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥40–60
Train from Taishan to Maoming
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥75–110
- Schedules at
- 12306.cn
- Book at
- 12306.cn
- Adult - second class
- ¥75–110
Train from Maoming to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥80–120
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥154–157
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥230–330
Train from Guangzhou to Sanya Station
- Hard Seat
- ¥100–160
- Hard Sleeper
- ¥210–240
- Soft Sleeper
- ¥310–450
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- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Xiamen to Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥290–514
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥290–400
Bus from Haikou East to Sanya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥50–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥95–140
Bus from Guangzhou to Sanya West
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥220–352
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥220–310
- Website
- qichezhan.net
Bus from Xiamen Hubin to Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥250
- Schedules at
- qichezhan.net
- Phone
- (852)2998 7888
- Website
- ww1.ctshk.com
Bus from Sheung Wan to Guangzhou Huaxia Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥85–120
- Website
- https://ww1.ctshk.com/en/
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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More Questions & Answers
Xiamen to Sanya bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou station.
Xiamen to Sanya train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
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