How to Travel between Guangzhou and Sanya

The distance is around 1,000 kilometers (622 miles) from Guangzhou to Sanya. And the Guangdong Province and Hainan Island are separated by the Qiongzhou Strait without a cross-sea bridge or subsea tunnel, so the best travel way between them is to take a direct flight, taking about 1.5 hours and CNY 350 – 1,800. Normal speed trains with ferries for train access also serve. The travel duration is 16 hours and the price is 360.5 for hard sleeper. In addition, long-distance buses with cross-sea are also available, taking 12 – 13 hours, CNY 260 – 263.

 

How to Travel from Guangzhou to Sanya

1. Fastest Way: Guangzhou to Sanya Flight: 1.5h, CNY 350-1,800

Flight Number 10 departures daily
Ticket Price CNY350-1,800
Duration about 1.5h
Departure time 07:05, 07:20, 07:35, 09:25, 12:00, 16:35, 19:20, 22:15, 23:00, 23:40
Dep. - Arr.  Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Aiport
 

2. Alternative Normal Speed Train: 16h, CNY 360.5 for Hard Sleeper

Train Dep. Arr. Duration Price (CNY)
Z201 18:32
Guangzhou
10:26+1
Sanya
15H54M Hard Seat: 210.5
Hard Sleeper: 360.5
Soft Sleeper: 566.5
Deluxe Soft Sleeper: 913.5

Note: The ferry is required for train access crossing the Qiongzhou Strait. It takes about one hour for the train ferry to across the sea. And during this period, passengers are not allowed to get off the train and the air conditioner will be turned off. It might be a rare experience of train travel.

 See more: Guangzhou - Sanya Train
 

3. Long-Distance Bus: 13h, CNY 260 – 263

Dep. Timetable Price Dur.
Guangdong Provincial Passenger Station 10:30, 16:00 CNY260 12.5h
Tianhe Passenger Station 15:00 CNY260 13h
Jiaokou Bus Station 16:40 CNY263 13h

Please consult the driver before buying the ticket whether it includes personal cross-sea fees or not.
 

How to Travel from Sanya to Guangzhou

1. Fastest Way: Sanya to Guangzhou Flight: 1.5h, CNY 400 – 1,800

Flight Number 10 departures daily
Ticket Price CNY400-1,800
Duration about 1.5h
Departure time 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 13:30, 14:45, 19:25, 20:25, 21:55, 23:00, 23:40
Dep. - Arr. Sanya Phoenix International Aiport - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
 

2. Alternative Normal Speed Train: 15.5h, CNY 360.5 for Hard Sleeper

Train Dep. Arr. Duration Price (CNY)
Z202 16:42
Sanya
08:02 +1
Guangzhou
15H20M Hard Seat: 210.5
Hard Sleeper: 360.5
Soft Sleeper: 566.5
Deluxe Soft Sleeper: 913.5
 

3. Long-Distance Bus: 18 hours, CNY 332

Dep. Timetable Price
Sanya Bus Station 11:00, 11:20, 15:00 CNY332
- Last updated on Jul. 23, 2024 by Serena Zhou -
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