Hong Kong - Shenzhen High-Speed Train

Written by Vivi Updated Oct. 31, 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 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 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

Hong Kong to Shenzhen High-Speed Train Schedule

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, Futian Station, or Guangmingcheng Railway Station. Departure time from 07:03 to 22:50. Duration from 14m to 29m

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Second class on Hong Kong High Speed Rail
Second class on Hong Kong High Speed Rail

Shenzhen to Hong Kong High-Speed Train Schedule

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, 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.

Click Shenzhen to Hong Kong to check more fast trains.

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

Hong Kong - Shenzhen Railway Map
Hong Kong - Shenzhen 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:

Or buy tickets at railway stations:

Hong Kong to Shenzhen Visa

Usually, you must 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:

To know more about 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.

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, depending 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

Traveling by car/taxi is also possible but relatively expensive. The price is around US$150(CNY1,000) to US$220(CNY1,500) for your reference.

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