How to Travel between Guangzhou and Sanya
The distance is around 1,000 kilometers (622 miles) from Guangzhou to Sanya. And the Guangdong Province and Hainan Island are separated by the Qiongzhou Strait without a cross-sea bridge or subsea tunnel, so the best travel way between them is to take a direct flight, taking about 1.5 hours and CNY 350 – 1,800. Normal speed trains with ferries for train access also serve. The travel duration is 16 hours and the price is 360.5 for hard sleeper. In addition, long-distance buses with cross-sea are also available, taking 12 – 13 hours, CNY 260 – 263.
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Sanya
1. Fastest Way: Guangzhou to Sanya Flight: 1.5h, CNY 350-1,800
| Flight Number | 10 departures daily |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY350-1,800 |
| Duration | about 1.5h |
| Departure time | 07:05, 07:20, 07:35, 09:25, 12:00, 16:35, 19:20, 22:15, 23:00, 23:40 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Aiport |
2. Alternative Normal Speed Train: 16h, CNY 360.5 for Hard Sleeper
| Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration | Price (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z201 | 18:32 Guangzhou | 10:26+1 Sanya | 15H54M | Hard Seat: 210.5 Hard Sleeper: 360.5 Soft Sleeper: 566.5 Deluxe Soft Sleeper: 913.5 |
Note: The ferry is required for train access crossing the Qiongzhou Strait. It takes about one hour for the train ferry to across the sea. And during this period, passengers are not allowed to get off the train and the air conditioner will be turned off. It might be a rare experience of train travel.
See more: Guangzhou - Sanya Train
3. Long-Distance Bus: 13h, CNY 260 – 263
| Dep. | Timetable | Price | Dur. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangdong Provincial Passenger Station | 10:30, 16:00 | CNY260 | 12.5h |
| Tianhe Passenger Station | 15:00 | CNY260 | 13h |
| Jiaokou Bus Station | 16:40 | CNY263 | 13h |
Please consult the driver before buying the ticket whether it includes personal cross-sea fees or not.
How to Travel from Sanya to Guangzhou
1. Fastest Way: Sanya to Guangzhou Flight: 1.5h, CNY 400 – 1,800
| Flight Number | 10 departures daily |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY400-1,800 |
| Duration | about 1.5h |
| Departure time | 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 13:30, 14:45, 19:25, 20:25, 21:55, 23:00, 23:40 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Sanya Phoenix International Aiport - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
2. Alternative Normal Speed Train: 15.5h, CNY 360.5 for Hard Sleeper
| Train | Dep. | Arr. | Duration | Price (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z202 | 16:42 Sanya | 08:02 +1 Guangzhou | 15H20M | Hard Seat: 210.5 Hard Sleeper: 360.5 Soft Sleeper: 566.5 Deluxe Soft Sleeper: 913.5 |
3. Long-Distance Bus: 18 hours, CNY 332
| Dep. | Timetable | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sanya Bus Station | 11:00, 11:20, 15:00 | CNY332 |