From Xiamen to Chaoshan by train, go on road trip is better.

Xiamen to Chaoshan to road trip and bullet train travel have their own advantages. The specific choice depends on your needs and preferences. The following is a comparison of the two methods:

1. Travel time: If you choose to drive by car, it takes about 2.5-3 hours from Xiamen to Chaoshan. If you choose the bullet train, it takes about 1 hour from Xiamen to Chaoshan Station, and then it takes about 30 minutes to take the K2 line to Chaozhou City, and the total time is about 1 hour for 30 minutes. Therefore, if you want to save time, driving may be more appropriate.

2. Convenient transportation: From Chaoshan to Dongshan Island, you can choose to take a motor train or a chartered car. If you choose to drive by car, you can go directly to Dongshan Island. On the other hand, motor vehicles are forbidden in Chaozhou city, so it may not be suitable for driving if you plan to visit Chaozhou city.

3. Travel expenses: The expenses in go on road trip may be higher than those in bullet train travel. In addition to car rental and fuel costs, you also need to pay parking fees in Chaozhou city. In addition, if you travel for a long time, driving by car may increase the cost of accommodation.

To sum up, if you want to save time as much as possible and have the ability to pay higher travel costs, then driving by car may be a good choice. If you pay more attention to economy and don't care much about travel time, then bullet train travel may be more suitable for you.