Best Way to Travel between Fuzhou and Xiamen

Fuzhou is about 255 kilometers (160 miles) north from Xiamen. Nowadays, there are several feasible ways of transport between these two cities, such as high speed train, long-distance bus and plane. No normal speed train operates between Fuzhou and Xiamen currently. The high speed train takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours on the way and the ticket costs CNY 79 to 98.5 for Second Class Seat. In general, the long-distance bus from Fuzhou to Xiamen needs 3.5 to 4 hours with the fare of about CNY 85/person. Although the direct flight spends only an hour on board, it is not so recommended for the door-to-door travel time is no less than high speed trains counting in the time consumed to/from airports and for check-in procedures.

 

There are more than 70 pairs of convenient high speed trains that run from Fuzhou Railway Station / South Railway Station to Xiamen Railway Station / North Railway Station, which spend about 1.5 to 2.5 hours on the way with the ticket fare of CNY 79 – 98.5.5 for Second Class Seat. Taking high speed train is regarded as the best and fastest way to travel between Fuzhou and Xiamen for time-pressed travelers. Below is the detailed information:
 From Fuzhou Railway Station: 07:00 - 21:00 with the frequency of 10-20 minutes
 From South Railway Station: 09:34 - 21:16 with the frequency of 20-30 minutes
 Ticket Prices: CNY 79 - 98.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY 127 - 158 for First Class Seat; CNY 177.5 for VIP Class Seat; CNY 251 - 295 for Business Class Seat
 

Here under are the detailed schedules and ticket fares of long-distance buses operating from Fuzhou to Xiamen. The whole single trip takes around 3.5-4 hours.
 

Starting Point	Schedule	Ticket Fare
North Coach Station	05:00 to 22:20 every 10 to 20 minutes	CNY 85 - 95
South Coach Station	06:50 to 20:15 every 15 to 25 minutes	CNY 85 - 105
Minqing Coach Station	07:30	CNY 110
Pingtan Coach Station	07:10, 07:30, 13:00	CNY 105