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Xiamen (Wutong) → Kinmen

The busiest of the cross-strait “mini three links”: a half-hour fast-ferry crossing from Xiamen’s Wutong terminal to Shuitou on Kinmen, the Taiwan-administered island a few miles off the Fujian coast.

⏱ About 30m🚢 8 operators📅 Up to 12 sailings a day each way, 08:30–17:30
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Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen ferry at a glance

The ferry from Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen takes About 30m across the Taiwan Strait (Xiamen Bay), operated by Kinxia Shipping, Kun Long Shipping, Nan Xing Shipping, Da Rong Shipping, Jin An Shipping, Yuan Xin Shipping, Quan Guo Shipping and He Ping Shipping. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: up to 12 sailings a day each way, 08:30–17:30.

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-11-04.

Sources: harbor.kinmen.gov.tw · harbor.kinmen.gov.tw · motcmpb.gov.tw · kma.gov.tw · How we verify

Return crossing: Kinmen to Xiamen (Wutong)

Kinxia Shipping and Kun Long Shipping and Nan Xing Shipping and Da Rong Shipping and Jin An Shipping and Yuan Xin Shipping and Quan Guo Shipping and He Ping Shipping also sail Kinmen to Xiamen (Wutong), taking About 30m. Shuitou → Wutong sailings leave at the same clock times (08:30–17:30).

Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen ferry timetable & sailing pattern

Up to 12 departures daily from Wutong: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00, 17:30 (fewer on some days)

Published departure times

  • 08:30
  • 09:30
  • 10:00
  • 10:30
  • 11:30
  • 12:30
  • 13:30
  • 14:30
  • 15:30
  • 16:15
  • 17:00
  • 17:30

Return: Shuitou → Wutong sailings leave at the same clock times (08:30–17:30).

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.

Official Kinxia Shipping timetable →Check prices & book on 12Go →

Source: Kinmen County Harbor Bureau, October 2026 mini-three-links schedule. Verified 2026-11-04.

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Xiamen (Wutong)⇄Kinmen
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
Kinxia Shipping30mXin Jin Xiang Long, Jin Rui Long
Kun Long Shipping30mXin Dong Fang
Nan Xing Shipping30mXun An, Xin Jie An
Da Rong Shipping30mMarco Polo 1
Jin An Shipping30mJin Xing 6
Yuan Xin Shipping30mXin Wu Yuan
Quan Guo Shipping30mXin Wu Yi
He Ping Shipping30mHe Ping Xin Xing

Route Features

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Vehicles

Foot passengers only

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

No pet facilities

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Distance

8 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • On Kinmen, buses 7, 7A and 7B run from Jincheng bus station to Shuitou Pier; Kinmen Shang-Yi Airport has flights to Taipei, Taichung, Chiayi, Tainan, Kaohsiung and Penghu
  • Shuitou Pier’s port-area office is at 300 Jinfeng Road, Jincheng Township

Tips for the Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen Crossing

  • Sailings from Xiamen add a CNY 30 passenger service charge to the fare, per the Kinmen harbour schedule
  • Several companies run the route with different vessels; the monthly schedule assigns a named ship to each departure

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the Xiamen–Kinmen ferry?
Taiwan’s Maritime and Port Bureau gives the Kinmen–Xiamen (Wutong) crossing as about 30 minutes. The monthly schedule shows departures roughly every 30–60 minutes from 08:30 to 17:30 in both directions.
How often does the Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen ferry sail?
Up to 12 departures daily from Wutong: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:15, 17:00, 17:30 (fewer on some days). This is the pattern published in the Kinmen County Harbor Bureau, October 2026 mini-three-links schedule (checked 2026-11-04); confirm exact departure times on the official timetable before you travel.
Which ferry companies sail from Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen?
Kinxia Shipping, Kun Long Shipping, Nan Xing Shipping, Da Rong Shipping, Jin An Shipping, Yuan Xin Shipping, Quan Guo Shipping, He Ping Shipping operate this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take my car on the Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen ferry?
No. This is a foot-passenger service and vehicles are not carried. Use parking near the departure pier or public transport to reach it.
Can I take the Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the Xiamen (Wutong) to Kinmen ferry?
This route has no dedicated pet facilities. Assistance dogs are normally carried, but confirm with the operator before travelling.
How far is Xiamen (Wutong) from Kinmen by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 8 nautical miles (roughly 15 km).