Landmark
Xiamen railway station
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Xiamen railway station is a downtown train station on Xiamen Island, near the city center. It serves both conventional trains and high-speed D-series trains, making it a major transportation hub in Fujian Province and a connection point between the Yangtze River Delta and the Pearl River Delta.
Don't miss
- Terminal for Line 3 of the Xiamen Metro and the Fuzhou–Xiamen railway
- South Station House and South Square opened in 2015 after an expansion project
- Xiamen BRT has a stop outside the station
- Conventional K-series trains connect to cities throughout China's interior
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Xiamen railway station
You can see Xiamen railway station on your own. A tour is worth it for the story behind it, for transport, or for combining nearby sights into one day.
Know before you go
- The station is the terminus for Line 3 of the Xiamen Metro.
- Xiamen BRT has a stop outside the station.
- Buses from the airport include #18, #27, #37, #41, #91, and #105, all stopping at the train station.
A bit of history
The station opened on April 17, 1957. In 2012, an upgrade began to increase tracks from 5 to 9 and platforms from 3 to 5, along with rebuilding the main building to relieve crowding.
Common questions
What types of trains serve Xiamen railway station?
The station combines both traditional passenger trains and high-speed D-series trains at a single downtown location.
Where does the Fuzhou–Xiamen high-speed railway stop?
The Fuzhou–Xiamen high-speed railway, which started in late 2023, only has service at Xiamen North Railway Station in Jimei, not at Xiamen railway station.
Is there a BRT stop at the station?
Yes, Xiamen BRT has a stop outside the railway station.
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