Shanghai - Sanya Train

There is no direct train running between Shanghai and Sanya. But one can make a transfer at Haikou Railway Station. The total travel time is around 40.5 hours/ 42 hours and the ticket price for a second class seat plus a hard sleeper is CNY 750.5.
 Operated at: Shanghai South Railway Station, Sanya Railway Station
Transfer at: Haikou Railway Station
Travel time: around 40.5 hours/ 42 hours
Distance: 2,824 kilometers (1,755 miles)
Major stations along the way: Jiaxing, Hangzhou East, Yiwu, Jinhua, Shangrao, Yichun, Hengyang, Shaoguan East, Guangzhou, Foshan, Zhaoqing, Zhanjiang West, Haikou, Haikou East, Qionghai and Lingshui
 

Shanghai South to Haikou	Haikou to Sanya	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Price Hard Sleeper/ Second Class Seat
K511 16:55 - 05:50++	C7359 06:45 - 09:34	40h39m	CNY 605.5 + CNY 145 = CNY 750.5

See more Shanghai Schedule & Haikou Schedule 
 

Sanya to Haikou	Haikou to Shanghai South	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Price Second Class Seat/ Hard Sleeper
C7372 13:16 - 16:00	K512 18:48 - 07:23++	42h7m	CNY 145 + CNY 605.5 = CNY 750.5

See more Sanya Schedule

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.
 Of course, if you don’t have much time for the long rail travel and want to make a quick or direct transfer between Shanghai and Sanya, a flight will be a good choice. 18 flights scheduled from 06:40 to 21:25 are in service for trip from Shanghai to Sanya and from Sanya to Shanghai, 19 flights from 06:25 to 21:20 are available. It usually takes 3 hours or so, but it costs more than rail travel with the air fare from CNY 650 to CNY 1,500.
 During peak seasons such as Chinese New Year and winter, the direct Shanghai - Sanya flight costs a lot than usual, so it is suggested to take Shanghai - Haikou flight first and then take Haikou - Sanya high speed train to get to Sanya. By this way, it will save a lot money. And if you have adequate time, spare some time hanging out in Haikou.
 

1. Get some sunshine and enjoy the fun of swimming in places like Sanya Bay, Yalong Bay and Tianya Haijiao.
2. Dive in Wuzhizhou Island and explore the mystery of sea.
3. Learn the culture of Taoism in Nanshan Temple.
4. Trek across Yanoda Rainforest Cultural Tourism Zone to breathe fresh air in tropical rain forests and experience the customs of local people.
5. Eat some local rare sea foods, tropical fruits and buy some souvenirs in No. 1 Market which is located in Xinjian Street.
6. Go shopping in the duty-free shop at Haitang Bay.

Further Reading:
Shanghai - Haikou Train

How to Travel between Shanghai and Sanya
 

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