Xiamen to Hefei by train
Hefei lies 825 km (513 mi) north of Xiamen, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 19 min at the speeds typical of China rail, over roughly 1,006 km (625 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Xiamen | Hefei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.6 million | 9.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Stations on record | Xinglin railway station, Guluo station | none listed |
| Postal codes | 361000 | 230000 |
Where to book trains from Xiamen to Hefei
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Staying in Hefei
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei. Of the 212 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (91), and 21 are five-star. Guests have left 940 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Hefei from Xiamen?
825 km (513 mi) in a straight line, north of Xiamen; by road roughly 1,006 km (625 mi).
How long does it take to get from Xiamen to Hefei by train?
About 4 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Xiamen and Hefei?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hefei?
Our booking partner lists 225 places to stay in Hefei, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.