Beijing - Sanya Train

Only one pair of direct trains numbered as Z501/Z502 are operated between Beijing West Railway Station and Sanya Railway Station. The travel time for the whole journey of 3,417 km (2,123 mi) is about 38.5 hours. Along the way, Haikou Railway Station is one of the intermediate stations stopping for 30 minutes.
 Open Date: April, 19th, 2007
Travel Time: around 38.5 hours
Running Distance: 3,417 kilometers (2,123 miles)
Top Speed: 160 Km/h (99 mph)
Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station, Sanya Railway Station
Major Stations along the Way: Shijiazhuang, Zhengzhou, Wuchang, Changsha, Shaoguan East, Guangzhou, Foshan and Haikou.
 (Last Update on Dec 3, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z501	20:24 - 10:42++	38h18m

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 (Last Update on Dec 3, 2024)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z502	16:36 - 06:51++	38h15m

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 Notes:
1."++" means the train arrives on the third day.
2.The above timetable is only for reference. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
 (Last Update on Dec 3, 2024)

Deluxe Soft Sleeper	Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 2,261 / USD 314	CNY 1,294 / USD 180	CNY 788 / USD 109	CNY 436 / USD 61

 Kind Reminer:
Passengers from Beijing to Haikou or from Haikou to Beijing can also take Z501/ Z502, as they have a stop at Haikou Railway Station. 

 Beijing to Haikou Train: Z501, depart at 20:24 and arrive at 07:00 two days later with travel time of 34h36m;

 Haikou to Beijing Train: Z502, depart at 20:20 and arrive at 06:51 two days later with travel time of 34h31m. 
 

The direct travel from Beijing to Sanya and vice versa by train might not meet some passengers’ needs. Passengers can also choose to transfer at Guangzhou Railway Station if the tickets are sold out.
 

Beijing to Guangzhou	Guangzhou to Sanya	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Price  Second Class Seat / Hard Sleeper
G77 07:34-15:35	Z504 18:26-10:42+	27h8m	CNY 1,036 + CNY 388.5 = CNY 1,424.5

 

Sanya to Guangzhou	Guangzhou to Beijing	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Price  Hard Sleeper / Second Class Seat
Z502 16:36-08:05+	G338 11:15-21:20	28h44m	CNY 388.5 + CNY 775 = CNY 1,163.5

 1. These two cities have large differences in temperature and climate. Passengers need to take clothes suitable to wear in both cities to avoid catching a cold.
2. Foods, drinks, potable charger and toiletries are also needed to be prepared for the overnight train travel.
3. Five minutes prior to the departure of the train, the ticket checking will be stopped. As a result, it is suggested to get to the railway station at least half an hour in advance.
4. Before getting on the train, check the basic information on the train tickets like cabin number and sleeper location. 
5. Passengers need to carry the ticket on oneself for attendants may check it from one station to another. Staff may also check the ticket at the arrival station.
         From Beijing to Sanya, there are more than 20 flights whose schedule is from 06:50 to 21:55. As for fights from Sanya to Beijing, 23 flights are available, scheduled from 08:30 to 20:50. It may take about 4 hours and 20 minutes travelling between the two cities by flight. The air fare is around CNY 800 to CNY 2,100, excluding jet fuel surcharge and airport fee.Major Rail Lines from Beijing to:
Major Rail Lines from Sanya to: