Guangzhou to Hong Kong Train

About 42 pairs of bullet trains are operated between Guangzhou South / East Station and Hong Kong West Kowloon with a duration of around 1 hour, much shorter than the original 2 hours by normal speed through trains. Passengers just need to pay for CNY 161 - 215 for a second class seat on the high speed trains.

Up to now, there are 29 high speed trains departing from Guangzhou South and 13 departing from Guangzhou East. What's more, the immigration clearance is set at West Kowloon Railway Station in Hong Kong. 
 

Basic Facts of Guangzhou - Hong Kong High Speed Rail

 Open time: September 23, 2018
 Travel Time: about 1 - 2 hours
 Distance: about 142 km (88 mi)
 Top speed: 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland, 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK
 Operated at: Guangzhou South Railway Station / East Railway Station, West Kowloon Railway Station
 Ticket Price: Around CNY 161 - 215, or USD 23 - 30 for a second class seat

Guangzhou South Station
Guangzhou South Railway Station
Guangzhou East
Guangzhou East Railway Station

Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bullet Train Schedule 
 

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G653907:07 - 08:161h9m
G611310:00 - 10:590h59m
G653512:16 - 13:211h5m
G653715:28 - 16:451h17m
G30521:08 - 22:010h53m
About 42 departures in total; departure time from 07:07 to 21:32; duration from 48M to 1H58M.
See also Guangzhou Schedule
 

Hong Kong to Guangzhou High Speed Train Schedule 
 

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G658208:23 - 09:231h00m
G654010:09 - 10:560h47m
G655612:22 - 14:211h59m
G658016:13 - 17:201h7m
G650622:24 - 23:210h57m
Around 42 departures in total; departure time from 07:35 to 22:24; duration from 46M to 1H59M.
See also Hong Kong Schedule


 Note: The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top for more accurate information.
 

Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)

Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 452 - 645
USD 64 - 91
CNY 261 - 344
USD 37 - 49
CNY 161 - 215
USD 23 - 30

 

Guangzhou to Hong Kong High Speed Train
Guangzhou to Hong Kong High Speed Train

Guangzhou - Hong Kong Flight vs. Train

There are only two flights departing from Guangzhou to Hong Kong every day, respectively at 10:15 and 22:15. After about 1 hour's flying, passengers can get to Hong Kong Airport. Generally, an economy class seat costs around CNY 1,000 – CNY 1,300. Compared to the flight, high speed trains offer more timetable choices and take nearly the same travel time. What's more, trains are much cheaper than the flights. So it is generally more recommended to take a train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong rather than a flight.   
 

Guangzhou - Hong Kong High Speed VS. Coach

Taking coaches is another choice for passengers who have enough time but a limited budget. Currently, there are many coaches of different bus companies shuttling between these two cities. Bus ticket fares differ based on different destinations and pick-up points. Generally, it costs about CNY 90 - 110 from Guangzhou city center to Hong Kong's downtown area, about CNY 110 to Disneyland Park and CNY 200 to Hong Kong Airport. However, a round-trip ticket would be more cost-efficient, around CNY 150 - 200 between the downtown areas of the two cities. The duration for a single ride is about 3 - 4 hours. Another advantage of taking coaches is that passengers can choose their pick-up points freely.  

Bullet Train Coach
Schedule About 42 departures per day Far more than 30 buses per day
Travel Time About 1 - 2 hour Around 3 - 4 hours
Ticket Fare CNY 161 - 215 for a second class seat CNY 90 - 110 to HK downtown area, about CNY 200 to HK airport. 
Advantages Faster   More destination choices, more economical 
Recommendation Rate
 
Major Rail Lines from Guangzhou to:
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- Last updated on Nov. 21, 2024 by Grace Yang -
Questions & Answers on Guangzhou to Hong Kong Train
Asked by Darrell from CANADA | Dec. 12, 2024 14:51Reply
Ticket purchase
I want to buy a train ticket from Guangzhou to kowloon West? Can I buy at the train station or must I buy online ?
Answers (1)
Answered by Bonnie | Dec. 12, 2024 22:15
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You can buy at the train station. But as there may be no ticket left on the same day, it's advised to book online in advance. Recommended to book with TravelChinaGuide on this page: https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Asked by Gabriel from FRANCE | Mar. 19, 2020 02:44Reply
Can I still take a train from HK to Guangzhou in late April?
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Answered by Piper | Mar. 19, 2020 03:00
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Up to noww, all train service were still in pending status. It is not clear when will they back to service. There is no such news yet.
Asked by Gerardo from LATVIA | Sep. 04, 2019 00:03Reply
Can I change my departure city from HK to Shenzhen?
I booked tickets from HK to Guilin but I want to change our plan and go from Shenzhen or Guangzhou to Guilin instead. How can we ask for the change?
Answers (1)
Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Sep. 04, 2019 19:25
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Thank you for your inquiry.

We are sorry that the departure station cannot be changed once tickets are confirmed. If the tickets are not confirmed yet, we can change schedule for you freely. If your tickets are confirmed, we can cancel your tickets and buy new tickets for you. You can inform us your tracking number and change request by email. We will check your booking details and reply you by email.
Asked by Skye from FRANCE | Apr. 26, 2019 04:12Reply
Is there high speed train to HK from Guangzhou East?
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Answered by Jayden from CANADA | Apr. 27, 2019 18:08
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There is normal slow ride to HK from East Station, not bullet ride, just Z type. If you want to use bullet ride, you have to go to the South Station.
Asked by Mabel from UGANDA | Apr. 14, 2019 08:41Reply
High speed Train from hongkong to baiyun international air port
Is there a high speed or bullet Train from hong Kong to Baiyun international airport straight into transit without going through immigration in china?
Answers (1)
Answered by Osvaldo | Apr. 15, 2019 04:20
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There is no such option, if you need to enter Guangzhou, you will go through immigration. If you take a flight to GZ and stay within 24 or 72 hours, you may not need visa.
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