Hong Kong - Beijing Bullet Train Price, Time, Ticket Booking

One pair of high-speed trains, G80/G79, runs daily between Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station, taking 8.5 hours to travel.

The price of a second-class seat is US$169 (CNY1,179.5), a first-class seat is US$270 (CNY1,888.5), and a business-class seat is US$558 (CNY3,907.5).

Hong Kong - Beijing High-Speed Train Facts

• Open time: September 23, 2018
• Duration: 8 hours and 30 minutes
• Distance: 2,441 kilometers (1,516 miles)
• Speed: 250-300 kph (155-186 mph)
• Terminals: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Beijing West Station
• Stops: Shenzhen North, Guangzhou South, Changsha South, Wuhan, Zhengzhou East, Shijiazhuang
• Frequency: every day
• Number of trains in service: one pair of high-speed train

Hong Kong to Beijing Bullet Train Time

(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)

Hong Kong to Beijing Train Schedule

The schedules are subject to change without prior official notice. For real-time information, please visit China Train.

Beijing to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Time

(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)

Beijing to Hong Kong Train Schedule

The schedules are subject to change without prior official notice. For real-time information, please visit China Train.

Hong Kong - Beijing Bullet Train Ticket Price

Child Ticket Price

Children aged 6 to 13 can buy a child ticket, which costs about half the price of an adult ticket.

Children under 6 years old can travel for free but won't have their own seats. 

Each adult can bring one child under 6 years old for free. If there are more than one child, the extra children need to buy a child ticket. If the children under 6 years old need their own seat, they should also buy a child ticket.

Transfer via Guangzhou for More Bullet Trains

(Updated on April 2nd, 2024)

There is only one train between Hong Kong and Beijing daily. Is there any other option by train?

Yes, you can take the bullet train from Hong Kong to Guangzhou first, then take the connected high-speed train to Beijing.

Hong Kong to Beijing via Guangzhou

Beijing to Hong Kong via Guangzhou

Note: The timetables and above are only for your reference. For real-time schedules and prices, please use our China Train Ticket Booking Service.

Hong Kong - Beijing Sleeper Train

Before January 2020, a pair of overnight sleeper trains used to run between Hong Kong Hung Hom Railway Station and Beijing West Railway Station, traveling at 140 km/h and taking approximately 24 hours for the journey.

However, the Hong Kong—Beijing sleeper train no longer exists. Now, only one pair of high-speed trains run between Hong Kong and Beijing, with a travel time of 8.5 hours.

Currently, the direct trains from Hong Kong Hung Hom Railway Station to China Mainland have ceased operations. All trains connecting to the mainland now depart from West Kowloon Railway Station.

Travel between Hong Kong and Beijing: By Train or Flight?

When time is tight but budget isn't a concern, flying is your top choice. It's the fastest transport, and if you're lucky, you might get great flight discounts. However, you'll need to go through border checks at both Hong Kong and Beijing airports, which can add some extra time to your journey.

On the other hand, taking a bullet train is a smart move if you're looking to save money and want a comfortable ride. You only need to go through border checks once at Hong Kong West Kowloon Station. 

Regarding timing, flying means arriving at the airport three hours early. But with the train, you only need to be there an hour before. Moreover, it's usually easier to get from the city center to the train station than to the airport.

How to Book Hong Kong - Beijing Train Tickets

There are three main ways you can book train tickets between Hong Kong and Beijing:

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Book Train Tickets through China Rail Official Website

You can consider using the 12306 China Rail official website to save the service fee charged by travel agencies. However, handling ticket changes or cancellations on your own may require significant effort.

Note: The official 12306.cn website offers ticket sales services only between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM; however, the ticket search function remains accessible 24/7.

Book Train Tickets at Train Stations

Another option is to buy tickets directly at the train station ticket windows. Nevertheless, this method requires lining up and can pose a considerable challenge, as the train station staff may not speak English.

Co-location Arrangement in Hong Kong West Kowloon Station

To speed up passenger clearance, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station implements the Co-location Arrangement (One Location, Two Checks), with separate areas for Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong clearance procedures.

Passengers can complete both "Departure from Mainland to Arrival in Hong Kong" and "Departure from Hong Kong to Arrival in Mainland" processes on the same floor.

Inside the station, clear signs show where the Mainland Port Area starts. It includes the Mainland Port Area on levels B2 and B3, the platforms on B4, and even the train compartments in the Hong Kong section. In these areas, you need to follow the laws of the Chinese mainland.

Departure from Hong Kong to Arrival in Mainland Procedures

The process of departing from Hong Kong and taking the outbound train to the Mainland is as follows:

Step 1: Head to the Ticket Hall on B1 to purchase tickets for trains bound for the Mainland.

Step 2: Proceed through ticket examinations and security checks after getting the tickets.

Step 3: Take the escalators to the Departure Level on B3.

Step 4: Complete Hong Kong departure clearance at Hong Kong Port Area on B3.

Step 5: Go to China Mainland Port Area on B3 to complete Mainland arrival clearance.

Step 6: Wait for your departing train at the waiting hall on B3.

Step 7: Once the gates open, take the escalators to the Platform Level on B4.

Step 8: Board outbound trains on B4.

Departure from Mainland to Arrival in Hong Kong Procedures

The process of arriving in Hong Kong by taking the inbound train is as follows:

Step 1: Get off the inbound trains upon arrival at the Platform Level on B4.

Step 2: Take the escalators to go up to the Arrival Level on B2.

Step 3: Go through Departure Clearance at the China Mainland Port Area on B2.

Step 4: Head to Hong Kong Port Area on B2 for Arrival Clearance.

Step 5: Have your ticket checked before passing through the exit gates.

Step 6: Leave the station after finishing all the necessary procedures.

More Rail Lines from Hong Kong:

• Hong Kong to Guangzhou
• Hong Kong to Shenzhen
• Hong Kong to Shanghai
• Hong Kong to Guilin
• Hong Kong to Dongguan
• Hong Kong to Changsha

More Rail Lines from Beijing:

• Beijing to Shanghai
• Beijing to Xi’an
• Beijing to Tianjin
• Beijing to Datong
• Beijing to Guangzhou
• Beijing to Shenzhen