How to Travel between Guangzhou and Xiamen
Guangzhou to Xiamen distance is as long as 660 kilometers (410 miles) covered, and travelers are preferentially suggested to take high speed train between the two cities, spending 4 – 5 hours and CNY 229.5-313. In addition, one Guangzhou – Xiamen normal speed train is available with a duration of 12 hours, costing CNY 219 for a hard sleeper. Also, there are many direct flights with a duration of 1.5 hours, the price is CNY 400 – 1,900. Long-distance buses will take around 11 hours and CNY 250 – 290.
How to Travel from Guangzhou to Xiamen
1. Best Way: Guangzhou to Xiamen High Speed Train: 4-5h, CNY229.5-313 for 2nd Class Seat
| Train Number | over 10 departures daily |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY229.5-313 for Second Class Seat CNY465-472 for First Class Seat CNY902.5-1,011.5 for Business Class Seat |
| Duration | 4-5h |
| Departure time | 07:34 - 19:35 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Guangzhou South / Guangzhou East Railway Station to Xiamen Railway Station, Xiamen North Railway Station |
2. Fast Way: Guangzhou to Xiamen Flight: 80-90min, CNY 400 – 1,900
| Flight Number | 7 departures daily |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY400-1,900 |
| Duration | 80-90 minutes |
| Departure time | 07:10 - 21:10 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport |
3. Alternative Overnight K297 Train: 12h, CNY 127-219
| Train | Dep. - Arr. | Duration | Price (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| K297 | 19:24-07:39 +1 Guangzhou East - Xiamen North | 12H15M | Hard Sleeper: 219 Hard Seat: 127 |
Read more about Guangzhou - Xiamen Train4. Convenient Way: Guangzhou to Xiamen Long-distance Bus: 11h, CNY 250 – 290
| Dep. | Timetable | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial Bus Station | 15:50, 18:00, 18:40 | CNY 280-290 |
| East Railway Station Coach Station | 17:00 | CNY290 |
| Tianhe Passenger Station | 17:50, 18:45, 19:10 | CNY 250-280 |
How to Travel from Xiamen to Guangzhou
1. Best Way: Xiamen to Guangzhou High Speed Train: 4-5h, CNY306.5-313
| Train Number | over 10 departures daily |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY306.5-313 for Second Class Seat CNY465-472 for First Class Seat CNY902.5-1,011.5 for Business Class Seat |
| Duration | 4-5h |
| Departure time | 07:03 - 17:44 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Xiamen, Xiamen North Railway Station to Guangzhou South / Guangzhou East Railway Station |
2. Fast Way: Xiamen to Guangzhou Flight: 90-100min, CNY 400 – 1,900
| Flight Number | 7 departures daily |
|---|---|
| Ticket Price | CNY400-1,900 |
| Duration | 90-100 minutes |
| Departure time | 07:30 - 22:30 |
| Dep. - Arr. | Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport |
3. Alternative Overnight Train: 11.5h, CNY 178-219 for Hard Sleeper
| Train | Dep. - Arr. | Duration | Price (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| K230 | 17:26-04:50 +1 Xiamen North-Guangzhou | 11H24M | Soft Sleeper: 274 Hard Sleeper: 178 Hard Seat: 102 |
| K298 | 18:29-06:02 +1 Xiamen North-Guangzhou East | 11H33M | Hard Sleeper: 219 Hard Seat: 127 |
How to Travel from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Xiamen
1. High Speed Train + Bus / Metro: 5-6h, CNY250-320
→ Walk to the Airport Southern Station, take Metro Line 3 and get off at Guangzhou East Railway Station: 35min, CNY 7;
→ Take a high speed train to Xiamen Railway Station or Xiamen North: CNY309-311
→ Take city buses outside the railway stations to the downtown area.
→ Walk to the Airport Southern Station, take Metro Line 3 and get off at Jiahewanggang Station, 18min, CNY 5;
→ Transfer to Metro Line 2 at Jiahewanggang Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station, 51min, CNY 7;
→ Take a high speed train to Xiamen North Railway Station, 4 – 5h, CNY 229.5 – 306.5 for second class seat;
→ Take Metro Line 1 to get to the center area, 1h, CNY 3
2. Guangzhou to Xiamen Flight + Bus: 2.5h, CNY 400 – 1,900
→ Take flight at CAN to Xiamen, 1.5h, CNY 400 – 1,900
→ Take a bus at the airport terminal to Xiamen downtown area, 1h, CNY 2