There are 8 ways to get from Xiamen to Vietnam by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly to Noi Bai International Airport
best- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)plane XMN - HAN
3h 10m$116–157Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Xiamen to Haikoubus
- Take the bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal to Nanningbus
- Take the bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Stationbus
36h 19m$82–151Train via Guangzhou South station
- 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 Nanningtrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
23h 41m$91–322Drive 1,543.2 km
- Drive from Xiamen to Hanoicar 1,543.2 km
17h 4m$195–281Fly to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)plane XMN - SGN
3h 45m$117–358Fly to Da Nang International Airport
- Fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)plane XMN - DAD
5h 24m$106–327Train
- Take the train from Xiamen to Shenzhen Northtrain
- Take the train from Shenzhen North Station to Nanning Easttrain
- Take the train from Nanning to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
24h 16m$104–300Bus, train
- Take the bus from Xiamen Jimei to Guangxi Guilinbus
- Take the train from Guilin to Hanoi Gia Lam Stationtrain
39h 6m$209–255
Xiamen to Vietnam by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Xiamen to Vietnam is to fly which costs $110 - $160 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Xiamen to Vietnam is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $110 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Xiamen to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Hanoi via Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal, Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre and Nuoc Ngam Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Xiamen to Vietnam. However, there are services departing from Xiamen and arriving at Ha Noi via Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South station, Nanning and Hanoi Gia Lam Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 41m.
The distance between Xiamen and Vietnam is 1353 km. The road distance is 1543.2 km.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Vietnam without a car is to train via Guangzhou South station which takes 23h 41m and costs $90 - $330.
It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Xiamen to Vietnam, including transfers.
Xiamen to Vietnam bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, depart from Xiamen station.
Xiamen to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, depart from Xiamen station.
The best way to get from Xiamen to Vietnam is to fly which takes 3h 10m and costs $110 - $160. Alternatively, you can train via Guangzhou South station, which costs $90 - $330 and takes 23h 41m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $160 and takes 36h 19m.
What companies run services between Xiamen, China and Vietnam?
Xiamen Airlines and China Southern Airlines fly from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xiamen to Ha Noi via Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South station, Nanning, and Hanoi Gia Lam Station in around 23h 41m.
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Noi Bai International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–490
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–350
Flights from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport via Guangzhou Baiyun
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $25–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $40–60
Train from Shenzhen North to Guangzhou South station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $8–12
- Adult - 1st Class
- $9–14
Train from Guangzhou South station to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $27–65
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $27–40
- Adult - 1st Class
- $45–65
Train from Xiamen to Shenzhen North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- $25–35
- Adult - 1st Class
- $40–60
- [email protected]
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Xiamen to Haikou
- Ave. Duration
- 17h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–77
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $40–60
Bus from Haikou Xiuying Port Bus Terminal to Nanning
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–42
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- $20–29
Bus from Nanning Tourism Distribution Centre to Ha Noi Nuoc Ngam Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Book at
- baolau.com
- Bus
- $18–26
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Booking & Getting There
Xiamen to Vietnam bus services, operated by China Bus Guide, arrive at Haikou station.
Xiamen to Vietnam train services, operated by China Railways D-Class, arrive at Shenzhen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Xiamen to Vietnam is 1543 km. It takes approximately 17h 4m to drive from Xiamen to Vietnam.
There are 4989+ hotels available in Vietnam.




