There are 5 ways to get from Sanming to Xiamen by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 1 subway
best- Take the train from Sanming to Xiamen Northtrain Chengdu East / ...
- Take the subway from Xiamen North station to Wenzaosubway 1
3h 3m¥145–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sanming West to Xiamen Gaoqibus
3h 4m¥104–146Drive 280.5 km
- Drive from Sanming to Xiamencar 280.5 km
3h 5m¥247–356Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sanming to Xiamentaxi 280.5 km
3h 5m¥600–750Train
- Take the train from Sanming to Zhangzhoutrain Hefei South / ...
- Take the train from Zhangzhou to Xiamentrain Guangzhou / ...
3h 16m¥131–267
Sanming to Xiamen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sanming to Xiamen is to bus which costs ¥100 - ¥150 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Sanming to Xiamen is to train and line 1 subway which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥140 - ¥170.
No, there is no direct train from Sanming to Xiamen. However, there are services departing from Sanming and arriving at Wenzao via Xiamen North station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Sanming and Xiamen is 342 km. The road distance is 280.5 km.
The best way to get from Sanming to Xiamen without a car is to train and line 1 subway which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥140 - ¥170.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Sanming to Xiamen, including transfers.
Sanming to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Sanming station.
The best way to get from Sanming to Xiamen is to bus which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥100 - ¥150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥130 - ¥270 and takes 3h 16m.
Sanming to Xiamen train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Xiamen North station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sanming to Xiamen is 281 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Sanming to Xiamen.
What companies run services between Sanming, China and Xiamen, China?
China Bus Guide operates a bus from Sanming West to Xiamen Gaoqi 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥100–140 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sanming to Xiamen via Zhangzhou in around 3h 16m.
Train from Sanming to Xiamen North
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥140–160
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥230–260
- Business Class Seat
- ¥340–490
Train from Sanming to Zhangzhou
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥120–135
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥200–220
- Business Class Seat
- ¥290–420
Train from Zhangzhou to Xiamen
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥28–31
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥44–48
- Business Class Seat
- ¥60–85
- Website
- xmgdjt.com.cn
Subway from Xiamen North station to Wenzao
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2–7
- Schedules at
- travelchinaguide.com
Train from Sanming to Zhangzhou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥100–210
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥100–140
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥150–210
Train from Zhangzhou to Xiamen
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥40–60
- Schedules at
- chinahighlights.com
- Adult - 2nd Class
- ¥40–60
- Adult - 1st Class
- ¥40–60
- bus@chinatrainguide.com
- Website
- chinabusguide.com
Bus from Sanming West to Xiamen Gaoqi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥100–140
- Schedules at
- chinabusguide.com
- Bus
- ¥100–140
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