Hong Kong - Shenzhen High Speed Train
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More high-speed trains from Hong Kong to Guangzhou/Shenzhen will be added from 23 March 2023.
Hong Kong High-Speed Rail resumed on 15 January 2023 with short-haul train services to/from Shenzhen, Dongguan, and Guangzhou.
China has reopened for travel, and there is no quarantine anymore from Hong Kong to the Chinese mainland since January 8th, 2023.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen, next to each other, have some ways of crossing the border. The fastest method to travel between these two cities is by high-speed train, which makes the journey only 14m of minimum.
There are two major railway stations in Shenzhen: Shenzhen North Station and Futian Station, and the only high-speed train station in Hong Kong: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station.
Around 93 pairs of high-speed trains run daily, with a travel time of around 14-28 mins per way. The ticket price of a second-class seat to/from Futian Station is US$10 (CNY68), and a first-class seat is US$16 (CNY109).
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Hong Kong - Shenzhen High Speed Train Basic Facts
- Open time: September 23, 2018
- Travel Time: 14-43 mins
- Distance: 39 kilometers (24 miles) of Shenzhen North Station section/ 26 kilometers (16 miles) of Futian Station section
- Speed: 200 kph (124 mph) in HK, 300 kph (186 mph) in Chinese Mainland
- Terminals: Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, Shenzhen North Station/Futian Station East Station/Guangmingcheng Station
- Frequency: around 93 pairs per day
Hong Kong to Shenzhen High Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on March 23, 2023)
| Train No. | From – To | Departure - Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G5624 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Shenzhen North | 07:03 - 07:21 | 18m |
| G5820 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Futian | 07:08 - 07:22 | 14m |
| G5630 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Shenzhen North | 11:05 - 11:23 | 18m |
| G5808 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Futian | 13:30 - 13:45 | 15m |
| G5606 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Shenzhen North | 15:30 - 15:58 | 28m |
| G5826 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Futian | 21:15 - 21:29 | 14m |
| G5608 | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Shenzhen North | 22:12 - 22:30 | 18m |
There are about 93 daily high-speed trains from Hong Kong West Kowloon Station to Shenzhen North Station or Futian Station or Guangmingcheng Railway Station. Departure time from 07:03 to 22:50. Duration from 14m to 29m.
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Shenzhen to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedule
(Updated on March 23, 2023)
| Train No. | From – To | Departure - Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| G5611 | Shenzhen North - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 06:44 - 07:02 | 18m |
| G5819 | Futian - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 07:40 - 07:54 | 14m |
| G6581 | Shenzhen North - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 10:34 - 10:52 | 18m |
| G6583 | Shenzhen North - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 13:02 - 13:20 | 18m |
| G5813 | Futian - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 17:56 - 18:11 | 15m |
| G6561 | Shenzhen North - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 21:25 - 21:49 | 24m |
| G6387 | Shenzhen North - Hong Kong West Kowloon | 22:07 - 22:25 | 18m |
There are also 93 fast trains from Shenzhen North Station or Futian Station or Guangmingcheng Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Station every day. Departure time from 06:44 to 22:07. Duration from 14m to 41m.
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Hong Kong - Shenzhen High Speed Train Ticket Price
| Ticket Types | From – To | Second Class | First Class | Business Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Futian | US$10 (CNY68) | US$16 (CNY109) | US$30 (CNY204) |
| Adult ticket | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Shenzhen North | US$11 (CNY75) | US$50 (CNY120) | US$34 (CNY226) |
| Adult ticket | Hong Kong West Kowloon - Guangmingcheng | US$15 (CNY95) | US$58 (CNY152) | US$42 (CNY284) |
Children Ticket Price
Children ＜ 6 years old can travel for free but without their seats.
6 years old≤ Children ＜ 14 years are eligible for children’s tickets (about 50% of the adult fare).
Hong Kong - Shenzhen High Speed Railway Map
How to Buy Hong Kong - Shenzhen Train Tickets
You can purchase high-speed train tickets online 15 days in advance in the following ways:
- China Travel provides the most convenient and efficient train ticket booking online services. Search Hong Kong - Shenzhen train and book tickets now!
- Purchase tickets on the China railway website www.12306.cn
Or buy tickets at railway stations:
- Hong Kong's West Kowloon Railway Station
- Shenzhen North Station
- Futian Station
- Guangmingcheng Railway Station
Hong Kong to Shenzhen Visa
Usually, you need to apply for a visa in advance if you plan to go to Shenzhen from Hong Kong. You can get your visa in your country before traveling, or apply for it after arriving in Hong Kong.
Meanwhile, you can enjoy a visa-free policy if you're qualified:
- Passport holders from 53 countries enjoy 72-Hour and 144-Hour visa-free transit.
- Travelers from Singapore, Brunei, and Japan can enter Shenzhen for up to 15 days without visas, while Qatar citizens for less than 30 days.
- Group visitors with a registered travel agency enjoy a 6-Day Visa Exemption from Hong Kong to Shenzhen
- APEC Business Travel Card Holders
- Holders of Aliens’ Residence Permits
To know more visa policies, check 72-Hour visa-free transit and 144-Hour visa-free transit
Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen by High-Speed Train
If you come to Hong Kong via flight and want to go to Shenzhen by fast train, there are three ways to go to the West Kowloon Railway Station from the airport.
- Take the subway(MTR) Airport Express Line to Kowloon Station, then walk to West Kowloon Station.
- Take Airport Express to Kowloon Station, walk to West Kowloon Railway Station, and take the bullet train to Shenzhen.
- Take a taxi/car from the airport to West Kowloon Railway Station directly.
Hong Kong to Shenzhen by Bus
Besides, some cross-border buses are serving between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The tour costs about 30m to 1h, which depends on how fast you get through the border and which bus terminal you select. The single-way ticket fare is around US$6(CNY40)-US$22(CNY150).
Hong Kong to Shenzhen by Car
It is also possible to travel by car/taxi, which is relatively expensive. The price is around US$150(CNY1,000) to US$220(CNY1,500) for your reference.
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