Which stations serve Xiamen and Ningbo?

Xiamen North serve Xiamen; Ningbo, Yuyaobei serve Ningbo.

Xiamen to Ningbo Train

厦门 → 宁波

Xiamen to Ningbo takes between 5 hours 28 minutes and 6 hours 16 minutes by direct high-speed train, depending on the train. The current timetable snapshot lists 12 direct services, with the first train at 09:25 and the last at 15:39. Use the interactive route map below to compare direct stations and nearby rail connections.

Route Map

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Direct Train Schedule

12 direct services

Train	Departure	Arrival	Duration
D3114	09:25Xiamen North	15:10Ningbo	5h45m
D3126	10:28Xiamen North	16:13Ningbo	5h45m
D3126	10:28Xiamen North	16:44Yuyaobei	6h16m
D2294	11:22Xiamen North	17:09Ningbo	5h47m
D2294	11:22Xiamen North	17:34Yuyaobei	6h12m
D2279	13:14Xiamen North	18:42Ningbo	5h28m
D2279	13:14Xiamen North	19:08Yuyaobei	5h54m
D2421	14:29Xiamen North	20:06Ningbo	5h37m
D2421	14:29Xiamen North	20:32Yuyaobei	6h03m
D3308	15:05Xiamen North	20:43Ningbo	5h38m
D3308	15:05Xiamen North	21:12Yuyaobei	6h07m
D3121	15:39Xiamen North	21:38Ningbo	5h59m

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

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Railway Stations in Xiamen and Ningbo

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

Railway Stations in Xiamen

Xiamen North厦门北
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Metro Line 1

Railway Stations in Ningbo

Ningbo宁波
Used by direct trains in this timetable
Ningbo Rail Transit Line 2Ningbo Rail Transit Line 4
Yuyao North余姚北
Used by direct trains in this timetable

At a Glance

Route	Xiamen (厦门) to Ningbo (宁波)
Interactive route map	Open the interactive route map to see direct stations and the surrounding China rail network.
Direct services	12
Fastest journey	5 hours 28 minutes on D2279 (13:14 to 18:42)
First train	09:25 D3114 from Xiamen North
Last train	15:39 D3121 from Xiamen North
Departure stations on timetable	Xiamen North
Arrival stations on timetable	Ningbo, Yuyao North
Train types in snapshot	D
Timetable snapshot	August 26, 2026. Always confirm with 12306 before travel.

Route FAQ

How long is the Xiamen to Ningbo train?

The fastest direct service in the current snapshot takes 5h28m. Journey times depend on the train and the stations you choose.

Are there direct trains?

Yes. The current snapshot lists 12 direct services between Xiamen and Ningbo.

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.