Hong Kong - Shanghai High-Speed Train

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 the 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

Hong Kong to Shanghai High-speed Train Time

Shanghai to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedule

Shanghai to Hong Kong High-speed Train Time

Hong Kong - Shanghai High-Speed Train Ticket Price

The following fares are for one-way journeys per adult. 

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 at the child discount ticket price.

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 the 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

Hong Kong to Shanghai via Shenzhen

Shanghai to Hong Kong via Guangzhou

Shanghai to Hong Kong via Shenzhen

Hong Kong - Shanghai: Train vs Flight

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 by train and have a limited budget.

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 the 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 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

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