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Trains from Sanya

25Jun
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Sanya
Haikou

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Day trains

16:00
SanyaStation
1h 14m
17:14
HaikouMeilan
Direct
D Series D7480
from
2836 USD
1
1h 14m, Direct
16:00
SanyaStation
17:14
HaikouMeilan
from
2836 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
16:00
SanyaStation
1h 27m
17:27
HaikouHaikou Dong (East)
Direct
D Series D7480
from
2970 USD
1
1h 27m, Direct
16:00
SanyaStation
17:27
HaikouHaikou Dong (East)
from
2970 USD
1
Direct
High-speed

Evening trains

20:50
SanyaStation
1h 14m
22:04
HaikouMeilan
Direct
D Series D7476
from
2836 USD
1
1h 14m, Direct
20:50
SanyaStation
22:04
HaikouMeilan
from
2836 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
20:50
SanyaStation
1h 25m
22:15
HaikouHaikou Dong (East)
Direct
D Series D7476
from
2970 USD
1
1h 25m, Direct
20:50
SanyaStation
22:15
HaikouHaikou Dong (East)
from
2970 USD
1
Direct
High-speed
day

First train

16:00
night

Last train

20:50
distance

Travel duration

1h 41m
daily-departure

Daily departures

5
departure-station

Departure station

Sanya
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Changes

direct
arrival-station

Arrival station

Haikou
ticket-price

Ticket price

from $14
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Fastest trip

1h 14m
longest-s

Longest trip

3h 9m

Trains to Sanya

Inbound trains reach Sanya mainly at Sanya Railway Station, with some services also stopping at Yalong Bay Railway Station and Phoenix Airport Railway Station. China Railway EMU services from Haikou East arrive in around 1h35m to 2h, while trains from Haikou Station usually reach Sanya in about 2h to 2h30m depending on route. Trains from Meilan arrive in around 1h30m. On the east coast corridor, services from Qionghai reach Sanya in about 1h10m, trains from Wanning arrive in around 50m, and trains from Lingshui take about 25m. From the west coast, trains from Dongfang reach Sanya in roughly 1h, and Ledong services arrive in about 35m.

Popular routes from Sanya

From Sanya Railway Station, China Railway trains run around Hainan on both sides of the island ring. Eastbound services follow the coastal corridor through Lingshui, Wanning, Qionghai, Wenchang, Meilan, and Haikou East. This side of the network is the main route for passengers heading toward the provincial capital and Haikou Meilan International Airport. Westbound services from Sanya use the western ring via Ledong, Dongfang, Changjiang, and Lingao toward Haikou. C-train and D-train EMU services form the main intercity pattern, with Yalong Bay Railway Station and Phoenix Airport Railway Station serving local access points in Sanya for selected departures.

Sanya

Sanya - A major tropical resort city on the southern tip of Hainan Island, famous for Yalong Bay and the Nanshan Temple.

Fenghuangjichang (Fenghuang Airport)

StationStation

Sanya

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Yalongwan

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Yazhou

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1h 41m

Haikou

Haikou - Known as the Coconut City, it serves as the provincial capital and is home to the Hainan Museum and scenic coastal parks.

Haikou

StationStation

Haikou Dong (East)

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Meilan

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Booking Sanya Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online
Buy train tickets online for Sanya with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, checking China Railway C-train or D-train services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Sanya train stations including Sanya Railway Station, Yalong Bay Railway Station, and Phoenix Airport Railway Station, depending on the route shown.
Types of Train Tickets Available
Sanya services use China Railway ticket types for island EMU trains, usually with regular tickets and reserved seats shown by train number. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear for selected departures to and from Haikou, Meilan, Qionghai, Wanning, Lingshui, Dongfang, and other Hainan stations.
Tips for Online Reservations
Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Sanya train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Chinese New Year, National Day, May Day, and summer holidays. Train prices and seat availability are shown during search; ticket counters remain available at Sanya Railway Station. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Sanya Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Sanya?

The main rail route from Sanya is the China Railway service to Haikou East on the Hainan eastern ring corridor, taking around 1h35m to 2h depending on the stopping pattern. C-train and D-train EMU services use Sanya Railway Station and serve major Hainan stops such as Lingshui, Wanning, Qionghai, and Meilan before reaching the Haikou area.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Sanya?

Train tickets to and from Sanya can be bought at Rail Monsters by entering Sanya, choosing your Hainan station, selecting the travel date, and confirming the China Railway departure. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Sanya services. Booking confirmation is sent by email, and passengers should carry the identification document used for the reservation when traveling in China.

Do high-speed trains serve Sanya?

Yes. Sanya is served by China Railway C-train and D-train EMU services on the Hainan Island High-Speed Railway, which forms a ring around Hainan. These trains are high-speed island services rather than mainland through trains. They connect Sanya with Haikou, Meilan, Qionghai, Wanning, Lingshui, Dongfang, and other Hainan stations on eastern and western coastal corridors.

What are the main train stations in Sanya?

Sanya Railway Station is the main passenger rail hub for the city and handles most island ring high-speed services. Yalong Bay Railway Station serves the eastern side of Sanya on the same rail corridor. Phoenix Airport Railway Station is linked to Sanya Phoenix International Airport and is used by airport-area rail passengers. Check your ticket carefully because each station serves a different part of Sanya.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Sanya?

China Railway C-train and D-train services from Sanya normally use assigned seats, so a specific train and seat are selected when booking. During Chinese New Year, National Day, May Day, and school holiday periods, Sanya departures can fill quickly on the Haikou and airport corridors. Booking earlier gives more choice of departure time and seat class on the Hainan ring railway.

What are the main train connections to and from Sanya?

Sanya connects with Haikou East in around 1h35m to 2h by China Railway EMU service, and with Haikou Station in about 2h to 2h30m depending on route. Trains link Sanya with Meilan in around 1h30m, Qionghai in about 1h10m, Wanning in around 50m, Lingshui in about 25m, Dongfang in roughly 1h, and Ledong in about 35m.

How do I get from Sanya to the airport by train?

Phoenix Airport Railway Station serves Sanya Phoenix International Airport on the Hainan ring railway. China Railway island services stop there between Sanya Railway Station and west coast destinations, and some east coast services also call at the airport station depending on the timetable. When booking on Rail Monsters, select Phoenix Airport Railway Station if your trip starts or ends at the airport rail stop.

Can I buy Sanya train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Sanya train tickets may be available outside peak periods, especially for short Hainan trips, but popular Haikou and Meilan departures can sell out. Rail Monsters accepts Sanya train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Chinese New Year, National Day, May Day, and summer holidays. Early booking is recommended when traveling with luggage or in a group.
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