Hong Kong - Shanghai High-Speed Train
China Train Ticket Booking
High-speed trains G99/G100 link Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Shanghai Hongqiao Station daily, and the journey takes 8 hours. The ticket price for a second-class seat is CNY894 (US$128), a first-class seat is CNY1,452.5 (US$208), and a business-class seat is CNY2856.5 (US$408).
Hong Kong - Shanghai High-Speed Train Facts
- Open time: September 23, 2018
- Travel Time: 8 hours
- Distance: 1,790 kilometers (1,112 miles)
- Speed: 200 kph (124 mph) in HK, 300 kph (186 mph) in Chinese Mainland
- Terminals: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
- Stops: Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Huizhou, Heyuan, Ganzhou, Nanchang, Shangrao, Jinhua, Hangzhou, Shanghai
- Number of Trains: 1 pair
- Frequency: every day
- Ticket Price: second-class seat CNY894 (US$128), first-class seat CNY1,452.5 (US$208), business-class seat CNY2856.5 (US$408)
Hong Kong to Shanghai High-Speed Train Schedule
| Train Number | Stations | Departure - Arrival Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G100 | HK West Kowloon - Shanghai Hongqiao | 11:36 - 19:25 | 7h 49m |
Hong Kong to Shanghai High-speed Train Time
| Train G100: Hong Kong West Kowloon to Shanghai Hongqiao | ||
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong West Kowloon | 11:36 | |
| Shenzhen North | 11:54 | 11:59 |
| Huizhou North | 12:26 | 12:28 |
| Heyuan East | 12:47 | 12:49 |
| Ganzhou West | 13:59 | 14:03 |
| Nanchang West | 15:41 | 16:01 |
| Shangrao | 17:00 | 17:02 |
| Jinhua | 17:47 | 17:49 |
| Hangzhou East | 18:35 | 18:38 |
| Shanghai Hongqiao | 19:25 | |
Shanghai to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedule
| Train Number | Stations | Departure - Arrival Time | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G99 | Shanghai Hongqiao - HK West Kowloon | 14:09 - 22:02 | 7h 53m |
Shanghai to Hong Kong High-speed Train Time
| Train G99: Shanghai Hongqiao to Hong Kong West Kowloon | ||
| Station Name | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Hongqiao | 14:09 | |
| Hangzhou East | 14:57 | 15:01 |
| Jinhua | 15:45 | 15:48 |
| Nanchangxi | 17:32 | 17:52 |
| Ganzhou West | 19:29 | 19:32 |
| Huizhou North | 20:51 | 20:53 |
| Gongguan South | 21:10 | 21:12 |
| Guangmingcheng | 21:21 | 21:23 |
| Shenzhen North | 21:39 | 21:44 |
| Hong Kong West Kowloon | 22:02 | |
Hong Kong - Shanghai High-Speed Train Ticket Price
The following fares are for one-way journeys per adult.
| Class of the Seat | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| Second-class Seat | CNY894 (US$128) |
| First-class Seat | CNY1,452.5 (US$204) |
| Business-class Seat | CNY2856.5 (US$408) |
Children's Ticket
1. Children between the ages of 6 and under 14 can get a child discount ticket, which costs about half of the adult fare. Children aged 14 and above must buy a full-priced ticket as an adult.
2. Each adult can travel with one child under 6 years old who does not occupy a separate seat, free of charge. If there is more than one such child, the excess should be purchased child discount tickets.
3. Children's ages are calculated based on the travel date.
How to Buy Hong Kong - Shanghai Train Tickets
You can purchase high-speed train tickets online 15 days in advance in the following ways:
1. Book Train Tickets with us (Highly Recommended)
China Travel Train Booking offers 24/7 English-speaking personalized service for all your booking needs. This allows individual attention and flexibility to handle emergency changes and customize solutions to meet your unique requirements.
2. 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.
3. 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.
Transfer via Guangzhou/Shenzhen for More High-Speed Trains
There is just one direct train connecting Hong Kong and Shanghai each day. What if the G100/G99 trains are fully booked? Is there any other option by train?
Yes, you can transit in Guangzhou or Shenzhen first and then take a connecting high-speed train to Shanghai/Hong Kong.
Hong Kong to Shanghai via Guangzhou
| HK West Kowloon to Guangzhou South | Guangzhou South to Shanghai Hongqiao | Overall Duration | Ticket Price (2nd Class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G320 (11:55 - 12:53) | G1302 (13:22 - 21:51) | 9h 56m | CNY215 + CNY793 = CNY1,008 ≈ US$144 |
| G6536 (13:45 - 14:59) | G1306 (15:38 - 23:04) | 9h 19m |
Hong Kong to Shanghai via Shenzhen
| HK West Kowloon to Shenzhen North | Shenzhen North to Shanghai | Overall Duration | Ticket Price (2nd Class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G5632 (12:16 - 12:34) | G2786 (13:10 - 22:59) | 10h 45m | CNY75 + CNY846.5 = CNY921.5 ≈ US$132 |
Shanghai to Hong Kong via Guangzhou
| Shanghai Hongqiao to Guangzhou South | Guangzhou South to HK West Kowloon | Overall Duration | Ticket Fare (2nd Class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G817 (08:00 - 14:56) | G6537 (15:27 - 16:36) | 8h 36m | CNY793 + CNY215 = CNY1,008 ≈ US$144 |
| G1301 (10:18 - 18:45) | G6509 (20:26 - 21:23) | 11h 5m |
Shanghai to Hong Kong via Shenzhen
| Shanghai to Shenzhen | Shenzhen to Hong Kong | Overall Duration | Ticket Fare (2nd Class) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2784 (06:55-17:02) | G6559 (17:43 - 18:02) | 11h 7m | CNY883.5 + CNY75 = CNY958.5 ≈ US$137 |
| D2289 (09:01-20:22) | G6509 (21:05-21:23) | 12h 22m | CNY609 + CNY75 = CNY684 ≈ US$98 |
Hong Kong - Shanghai: Train vs Flight
| High-Speed Train | Airplane | |
|---|---|---|
| Ticket Price | US$128 for second class; US$204 for first class |
US$120~US$400 for economy class |
| Duration | 8 hours | 2.5-3 hours |
| Frequency | Only 1 high-speed rail per day | about 20 flights per day |
| Punctuality | Punctual | Occasional delays |
If you travel on a tight schedule, taking a flight must be your best choice. Sometimes, the flight can be an efficient option with a special discount.
Taking a fast train is quite good if you prefer to travel via train and have a limited budget.
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- Hong Kong to Beijing
- Hong Kong to Guangzhou
- Hong Kong to Shenzhen
- Hong Kong to Guilin
- Hong Kong to Dongguan
- Hong Kong to Changsha
More Rail Lines from Shanghai:
- Shanghai to Beijing
- Shanghai to Xi’an
- Shanghai to Guangzhou
- Shanghai to Hangzhou
- Shanghai to Suzhou
- Shanghai to Nanjing