What is the cheapest way to get from Shantou to Sanming?

The cheapest way to get from Shantou to Sanming is to train which costs ¥200 - ¥240 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shantou to Sanming?

The fastest way to get from Shantou to Sanming is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥200 - ¥240.

Is there a direct train between Shantou and Sanming?

No, there is no direct train from Shantou to Sanming. However, there are services departing from Shantou and arriving at Sanming via Chaoshan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Shantou to Sanming?

The distance between Shantou and Sanming is 471 km. The road distance is 420.1 km.

How do I travel from Shantou to Sanming without a car?

The best way to get from Shantou to Sanming without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥200 - ¥240.

How long does it take to get from Shantou to Sanming?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Shantou to Sanming, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shantou to Sanming train from?

Shantou to Sanming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, depart from Chaoshan station.

Train or fly from Shantou to Sanming?

The best way to get from Shantou to Sanming is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs ¥200 - ¥240. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ¥600 - ¥1800 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Shantou to Sanming train arrive?

Shantou to Sanming train services, operated by China Railways G-Class, arrive at Sanming station.

Can I drive from Shantou to Sanming?

Yes, the driving distance between Shantou to Sanming is 420 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Shantou to Sanming.

Where can I stay near Sanming?

There are one+ hotels available in Sanming.

Shantou to Sanming - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Shantou to Sanming by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Sanmingtrain Hefei South
4h 22m
¥207–239
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Chaoshan to Xiamen North Stationtrain Shenzhen North / ...
2. Take the bus from Xiamen Gaoqi to Sanming Westbus
6h 54m
¥205–335
Drive 420.1 km
1. Drive from Shantou to Sanmingcar 420.1 km
4h 25m
¥362–523
Fly
1. Fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ)plane SWA - SQJ
8h 38m
¥610–1,798

Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) flights

34Weekly Planes

8h 5mAverage Duration

¥567Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Shantou to Sanming.

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Distance: 470.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Shantou, China and Sanming, China?

China Railways G-Class operates a train from Chaoshan to Sanming 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–220 and the journey takes 2h 55m. Alternatively, Shanghai Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) 5 times a day.

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