Xiamen City Bus

City bus system in Xiamen is well developed and traveling by it is convenient. About 4,000 buses serve about 370 routes around the city. Most of them run from 06:00 to 23:00. There are ordinary public buses and double-decker buses and most of lines charge CNY1 per person. 
 

Surrounding Bus Routes of Popular Destinations

Destination Routes Full Ticket Fare
North Railway Station 692, 792, 898, 690, 691, 692, 790, 892, 890, 901, 907, 936, 949, 953, 957, 980 CNY 1-2
Gaoqi International Airport Airport Special Line CNY 1
27, 37, 41, 78, 81, 91, 304, 326, 424, B4 CNY 1
Brahma Temple 602, 615, 619, 624, 631, 641, 655, 656, 671, 692 CNY 1
South Putuo Temple 1, 32, 45, 309, M1, 47, 100 CNY 1
Hulishan Fortress 21, 86, 96, 331, M30 (Running on holidays) CNY 1
Baicheng Beach 2, 20, 21, 22, 29, 47, 48, 86, 87, 92, 96, 310, 331, 651, B11, B3, B7, J101, J103, Egret Island Sightseeing Line 1 (CNY50) CNY 1/3/10/50
 

BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)

Notably, BRT System is a distinguished characteristic in this city. Until nowadays, there are 7 routes. Public transportation in this city becomes much better than before because of the application of this system.

 Line 1: 

Starting Xiamen Ferry Dock North Railway Station
Operating Hours 05:45-22:15 06:10 -23:30
Frequency Normal Time: 2 to 3 minutes
Rush Hour: 1 to 2 minutes
Duration 50 minutes
Main Stops 1st Port, Heping Port, Caitang (Transfer to Metro Line 2)
Ticket Fare CNY 1-4

 Line 2:

Starting Xiamen Ferry Dock Tong’an Junction Station
Operating Hours 06:10-22:00
Frequency Normal Time: 4 to 5 minutes
Rush Hour: 2 to 3 minute
Duration 70 minutes
Main Stops Main Railway Station, Jinshan Station
Ticket Fare CNY 1-4

 Line 3:

Starting Xiamen Ferry Dock Qianbu Junction Station
Operating Hours 06:10-23:00
Frequency Normal Time: 2 to 3 minutes
Rush Hour: 1 to 2 minutes
Duration 15 minutes
Main Stops 1st Ferry Dock, Main Railway Station, Longshanqiao Station
Ticket Fare CNY 1-2

 Line 5

Starting Qianbu Junction Station Tong'an Junction Station
Operating Hours 06:10 to 21:15
Main Stops Caitang (Transfer to Metro Line 2), Gaoqi Airport
Ticket Fare CNY 1-4

 Line 7
Starting North Railway Station Tong'an Junction Station
Operating Hours 06:10 to 21:15
Main Stops Huaqiao University, University Town
Ticket Fare CNY 1-4

 Line 8
Starting North Railway Station Tong'an Junction Station
Operating Hours 06:10 to 21:15
Main Stops Huaqiao University, University Town
Ticket Fare CNY 1-4

 Line 9
Starting Gaoqi Airport Qianbu Junction Station
Operating Hours 07:30 - 09:10; 17:30 - 19:10 07:48 - 09:28; 17:48 - 19:27
Main Stops Hongwen, Caitang, Gaoqi Airport
Ticket Fare CNY 1-2
 

Sightseeing Bus

 Egret Island Sightseeing Line 1

Starting/Terminus Gulangyu Ferry Port - Huangcuo Bus Station
Main Stops Baicheng Beach, Hulishan Fortress, Heping Port, Pearl Bay
Distance 16 kilometers (9.9 miles)
Duration 70 minutes
Operating Hours 09:00-18:00
Ticket Fare CNY 50 (Children under 4.6 feet enjoy free tickets.)

 Egret Island - Zhongshan Rd. Sightseeing Night Line

Starting - Terminus Haibin Building - Haibin Building Circle Line
Main Stops Heping Port, Overseas Chinese Museum, Zhongshan Rd.
Operating Hours 19:00-21:00
Ticket Fare CNY 40
 

Tourist Bus

 B8

Starting Conference & Exhibition Center Pearl Bay
Operating Hours 09:00 - 21:00 on holidays 09:40 - 21:40 on holidays
Ticket Fare CNY 2

 B11

Starting Hulishan Fortress Xiamen Railway Station
Operating Hours 07:30-12:30; 15:00-20:00 on holidays 07:00-12:40; 15:10-19:10 on holidays
Ticket Fare CNY 3

 B12
Starting Xiamen Ferry Dock Gulangyu Ferry Port (Xiamen International Cruise Center)
Operating Hours 07:30-18:15 on holidays 07:50-18:35 on holidays
Ticket Fare CNY 3

- Last updated on Jan. 17, 2024 by Gabby Li -
Questions & Answers on Xiamen City Bus
Asked by Eskay from MALAYSIA | Jan. 16, 2024 17:08Reply
Xiamen
Xiamen international airport to city- the BRT L19, -where are the stops in the city. Do you have an English map for this.
2. can you suggest 3 local travel agents for tour to Wuyi mt, and xiamen tulou
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Answered by Kevin | Jan. 16, 2024 18:30
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As I know, there is no such bus service now and you can easily reach city center by Metro Line 1 and 2.

As for tour, it is suggested to book with TravelChinaGuide direcly.
Answered by SK | Jan. 17, 2024 22:06
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but from the website it says the Metro to the airport is not completed yet. Thats why i asked. Where can i find an interactive metro map in English to get from one place to another?
Answered by Kevin | Jan. 18, 2024 00:45
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You can refer to the map on this page. The metro is available now. https://www.travelchinaguide.com/cityguides/fujian/xiamen/metro-map.htm
Answered by Eskay | Jan. 18, 2024 16:10
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So Gaoqi is the Airport station? I presume it is connected to the international arrival terminal
Answered by Kevin | Jan. 18, 2024 16:47
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Yes, it is.
Asked by Nugroho widiharso from INDONESIA | Dec. 04, 2023 15:53Reply
Any bus station or train station from zheng cuo an to Gaoqi airport?
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Answered by Hailey | Dec. 06, 2023 19:04
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Yes, there is an airport shuttle bus operating between Zengcuoan Bus Station and Gaoqi Airport.
Asked by janer from SINGAPORE | Oct. 03, 2023 23:49Reply
I am planning to take a ferry from Kinmen to Xiamen Wutong Port
Please advise if I am able to take the sightseeing bus from Wutong Port to move around Xiamen before I go back to Kinmen in the evening. Thank you.
Answers (1)
Answered by Helen | Oct. 07, 2023 01:26
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Generally, the bus operates from 9:00 to 18:00 and you can arrange it according to your schedule. The night bus is also available, operating between 19:00-21:00 with an interval of 30 minutes.
Asked by Lim Hock Eng from S’PORE | Sep. 12, 2023 13:04Reply
Holiday inn Express Lushan to nearest BRT station please advise Thank You
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Answered by Kevin | Sep. 13, 2023 00:58
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The nearest BRT station is Lianban, about 950 meters away.
Asked by Brianna from PHILIPPINES | Jun. 07, 2023 19:12Reply
How can i go in xiamen university from Xiamen airport?
How much usually the taxi cost from xiamen airport to Siming District?
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Answered by Andy | Jun. 07, 2023 20:24
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You can take an airport express line directly to the Xiamen University. The shuttle bus is operated from 6:28 to 20:28 with an interval of 40 min to 1 hour, taking about 1 hour and costing CNY 20 for a single journey.

If by taxi, it generally takes about CNY 60-80 per person.
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