Which stations serve Xiamen and Macheng?

Xiamen, Xiamen North serve Xiamen; Macheng, Machengbei serve Macheng.

Xiamen to Macheng Train

厦门 → 麻城

Xiamen North to Macheng takes between 14 hours 9 minutes and 15 hours 54 minutes by direct train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 3 direct services, with the first train at 07:30 and the last at 19:36. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

Interactive route map showing the rail network around Xiamen and Macheng. Click the fullscreen button for a larger view.

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From

Date

Direct Train Schedule

3 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
K974	07:30Xiamen North	22:06Macheng	14h36m
K572	08:37Xiamen North	00:31Macheng	15h54m
K241	19:36Xiamen North	09:45Macheng	14h09m

Timetable snapshot: 2026-08-26. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

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Railway Stations in Xiamen and Macheng

Compare the railway stations used to reach Xiamen and Macheng. Not every station below is served by every direct train.

Railway Stations in Xiamen

Xiamen厦门
Other railway station in Xiamen
Metro Line 3
Xiamen North厦门北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Macheng

Macheng麻城
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Macheng North麻城北
Other railway station in Macheng

At a Glance

Route	Xiamen (厦门) to Macheng (麻城)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	3
Fastest journey	14 hours 9 minutes on K241 (19:36 to 09:45)
First train	07:30 K974 from Xiamen North
Last train	19:36 K241 from Xiamen North
Departure stations on timetable	Xiamen North
Arrival stations on timetable	Macheng
Train types in snapshot	K
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiamen to Macheng train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 14h09m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 3 direct services between Xiamen and Macheng.

Is this timetable always up to date?

This page is updated after major timetable adjustments. Train schedules can change, so always confirm departure and arrival times with 12306 before buying a ticket.