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How to Travel between Haikou and Sanya

Haikou to Sanya distance is as long as 300 kilometers (187 miles). Although having available airports, there is no direct flight route between them currently due to the close distance. So the best travel way is to take high speed train for 1.5 – 2 hours at the price of CNY 100 – 108 for second class seat. Normal speed train will take 3 – 3.5 hours and CNY 79.5 for hard seat. Haikou – Sanya long-distance bus also serve, taking 2.5 – 5 hours and CNY 50 – 72 for a single trip.

How to Travel from Haikou to Sanya

1. Best Way: High Speed Train: 1.5 – 2 hours, CNY 100 – 108 for second class seat

There are around 50 Haikou to Sanya high speed trains running from Haikou Railway Station and Haikou East Railway Station to Sanya Railway Station and Sanya Hainan Railway Station from 06:40 to 22:14. It costs CNY 100 – 128 for second class seat and CNY 136 – 156 for first class seat.

2. Alternative Normal Speed Train: 3.5 hours, CNY 79.5 for hard seat

2 normal speed trains depart from Haikou Railway Station at 04:50 and 16:30 to Sanya Railway Station at 08:12 and 20:00. The overall duration is about 3.5 hours and the ticket price is CNY 79.5 for hard seat, CNY 155.5 for hard sleeper and CNY 269.5 for soft sleeper.

See more: Haikou - Sanya Train

3. Haikou to Sanya Bus: 2.5 – 5 hours, CNY 50 – 72

Dep.	Arr.	Timetable	Price (CNY)
Haikou Bus Terminal	Sanya Yacheng	13:30	72
Haikou Eastern Bus Station	Sanya Bus Station	06:45 – 18:15	50-69
Haikou Eastern Bus Station	Sanya Haitangwan	13:30	63

How to Travel from Haikou Meilan International Airport to Sanya

From Haikou Meilan International Airport, passengers can take Meilan to Sanya high speed train to get to Sanya, taking about 90 minutes and CNY95. Over 35 Meilan to Sanya high speed train are operating from 7:07 to 21:52.

How to Travel from Sanya to Haikou

1. Best Way: High Speed Train: 1.5 – 2 hours, CNY 100 – 108 for second class seat

Around 50 Sanya to Haikou high speed trains serve passengers from Sanya Railway Station to Haikou Railway Station, Haikou East Railway Station and Haikou East [Loop Line] Railway Station from 09:06 to 22:14. And it takes CNY 100 – 108 for a second class seat and CNY 136 – 156 for a first class seat.

2. Alternative Normal Speed Train: 3 hours, CNY 79.5 for hard seat

Sanya Railway Station deals 2 Sanya to Haikou trains to Haikou Railway Station at 07:10 and 17:35. It costs CNY 79.5 for hard seat, CNY 155.5 for hard sleeper and CNY 269.5 for soft sleeper.

3. Sanya to Haikou Bus: CNY 50 – 69

Dep.	Arr.	Timetable	Price (CNY)
Sanya Bus Station	Haikou East Railway Station	06:10 – 18:00	50 - 69

- Last updated on Aug. 12, 2024 by Zoey Gong -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel between Haikou and Sanya

Asked by Lee YH from SINGAPORE | Feb. 24, 2024 14:28

Express bus from Wenchang to Sanya?

Are there bus companies in Wenchang offering coach services from Wenchang city to Sanya city centre hotel ? We are a group of 14 pax ?

Answers (2)

Answered by James | Feb. 25, 2024 23:21

Yes, there are. Generally the fare would be about CNY 1000 per day.

Answered by Lee YH | Feb. 28, 2024 03:47

Thanks.

Asked by Taufik from INDONESIA | Aug. 01, 2023 01:11

visa to Hainan

The Free visa is avalable if take a tour and not for individial indpendent travel??

Answers (1)

Answered by Vivian | Aug. 01, 2023 02:37

Yes, the immigration regulations say so. But the recent feedbacks say they also get the 30-day visa free access without registering with a local travel agency.