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Leaving behind the salty sea breeze and colonial charm of Xiamen for the monumental scale of Beijing is a long journey across China. While Xiamen offers a relaxed, coastal atmosphere with its pedestrian islands and subtropical gardens, Beijing greets you with the Forbidden City and the energy of the national capital. This route links the south-east coast with the north of the country.
Because this is one of China's major domestic corridors, you can choose between the high speed railway and a flight. The train takes the better part of a day, so many travelers fly, while others prefer to travel from city center to city center by rail. You can check availability and book your tickets through GoAsia.cc.
Xiamen to Beijing by Train
China Railway's ticket search listed seven trains from Xiamen to Beijing for 16 October 2026, all leaving from Xiamen North.[1] Timetables change, so check the date you plan to travel on 12306.
High Speed G Trains
The fastest services are the G trains to Beijing South. G982 leaves at 07:45 and arrives at 18:24 (10h39), and G984 leaves at 09:28 and arrives at 20:19 (10h51). G1528 and G966 take 11h30 and 11h46. G984 also continues to Beijing station, arriving at 20:39. G trains sell business, first and second class seats.[1]
Sleeper Trains
D132 leaves Xiamen North at 17:21 and reaches Beijing Fengtai at 11:18 the next morning (17h57). K572 leaves at 08:37 and arrives at Beijing Fengtai at 14:38 the next day (30h 1min).[1] Both sleeper trains arrive at Beijing Fengtai rather than Beijing South, so check the arrival station on your ticket.
Xiamen to Beijing by Flight
Flying is the quickest way to bridge the gap between the south-east coast and the capital. Xiamen Airlines moved all of its Beijing flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) on 29 March 2020. Daxing lies 46 km south of Tiananmen Square.[2] Beijing has a second airport, Capital (PEK), so check which one your ticket uses.
A nonstop flight is much shorter than the fastest train, which takes more than ten hours.[1] Add the time for the transfers to and from both airports and compare current schedules on the airline websites.
Comparing Your Options
| Train (16 October 2026) | Departs Xiamen North | Arrives in Beijing | Duration |
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| G982 (high speed) | 07:45 | 18:24, Beijing South | 10h39[1] |
| G984 (high speed) | 09:28 | 20:19, Beijing South | 10h51[1] |
| D132 (sleeper) | 17:21 | 11:18 next day, Beijing Fengtai | 17h57[1] |
| K572 (sleeper) | 08:37 | 14:38 next day, Beijing Fengtai | 30h 1min[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Xiamen to Beijing
- Stations: All trains in the timetable leave from Xiamen North, which is on the mainland and not on the island, so allow time for the transfer from Zhongshan Road or Gulangyu. In Beijing, most G trains arrive at Beijing South, which is connected to the subway.
- Booking: 12306 sells tickets 15 days ahead, and for travel after 30 December the sales period is 30 days.[1] Tickets sell out quickly around the Spring Festival and National Day holidays.
- Passport: Foreign travelers can buy real-name tickets with a valid passport and must show the same document to enter the station and board.[3]
Timetable
| Flight Xiamen - Beijing $ 278.56–701.57 2h 35m – 3h 20m | |
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| Train Xiamen - Beijing $ 42.35–488.36 10h 39m – 1days 6h 1m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Xiamen to Beijing, including current prices and schedules.
The fare depends on the train and the class. 12306 shows the current price of each train when you search, so compare the options for your date there.
A nonstop flight is the fastest option. The fastest train in the 16 October 2026 timetable, the G982, took 10 hours and 39 minutes.
On 16 October 2026 the G trains took between 10 hours 39 minutes and 11 hours 46 minutes, the sleeper train D132 took 17 hours 57 minutes and K572 took 30 hours 1 minute. Flights are much shorter.
Beijing has two airports, Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX). Xiamen Airlines moved its Beijing flights to Daxing in March 2020, so check which airport your flight uses. Daxing lies 46 km south of Tiananmen Square.
The train runs from city to city without airport transfers, but it takes more than ten hours. If you are short on time, a flight is much quicker.
Yes. 12306 sells real-name tickets to foreign travelers who have a valid passport, and you must show the same document to enter the station and board the train.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] China Railway (12306): 12306 ticket search: Xiamen to Beijing, 16 October 2026. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Xiamen Airlines: Xiamen Airlines moves its Beijing flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport (news of 27 April 2020). Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] China Railway (12306): 12306 FAQ: real-name tickets, ID and free cabin luggage. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.