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About 188 pairs of high speed trains run daily along Hong Kong high speed rail between West Kowloon Railway Station and Mainland China, including over 158 pairs for short-distance trips to/from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Dongguan, as well as over 30 pairs for long-distance trips to/from Beijing, Shanghai, Kunming, Changsha, Fuzhou, Xiamen, Chaoshan, Chengdu, Tianjin, Nanning, Zhanjiang West and Shantou. Their top speed is 200 km/h (124 mph) in Hong Kong and 350 km/h (217 mph) in Mainland China.

In the future, more bullet trains will be operated along the Hong Kong high speed rail to connect this international metropolis with more cities in the mainland.  
 

Basic Facts of Hong Kong High Speed Rail

Open Date: September 23, 2018
Length: 26 km (16 mi)
Top Speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
 

High Speed Train Schedule of Hong Kong

(Last Update on Nov 28, 2024)
ToTrainsDurationTicket Fare (CNY)
First/ Second Class Seat
Beijing
G80 at 11:208h10mCNY 1,997/ 1,248
USD 277/ 173
Changsha
G306, G80, G6114 from 09:23 to 17:172h56m - 4h5mCNY 848/ 529
USD 118/ 73
Chaoshan
G6382, G3006, G6386, G6384...
9 departures from 07:24 to 18:44
2h17m - 2h42mCNY 337/ 210
USD 47/ 29
Chengdu
G2964 at 10:048h19mCNY 1,401/ 875
USD 195/ 122
Chongqing
G320 at 11:547h1mCNY 1,147/ 717
USD 159/ 100
Guangzhou
G6566, G6552, G6582, G6080...
42 departures from 07:35 to 22:24
0h46m - 1h59mCNY 261/ 187
USD 36/ 26
Guilin
G2964, G320, G408 from 10:04 to 12:053h00m - 3h14mCNY 659/ 412
USD 92/ 57
Kunming
G408 at 12:057h38mCNY 1,293/ 796
USD 180/ 111
Shanghai
G100 at 11:387h47mCNY 1,526/ 953.5
USD 212/ 132
Shenzhen
G5624, G5820, G5610...
130 departures from 07:01 to 23:00
0h14m - 0h34mCNY 109/ 68
USD 15/ 9
Wuhan
G306, G80 at 09:23 and 11:204h11m - 5h30mCNY 1,158/ 724
USD 161/ 101
Xiamen
G3006, G3002, G3004, G3008 from 08:42 to 18:443h43m - 4h16mCNY 485/ 303
USD 67/ 42
Zhangjiajie
G6080 at 08:306h22mCNY 1,229/ 769
USD 171/ 107
 The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.

 

Beijing - Hong Kong & Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train



Oernight high speed sleeper trains between Beijing and Hong Kong have been operated since June 15, 2024 on every Friday to Monday. The overall travel time is shorted from 24h31m to 11h27m. 

 

Beijing - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.  Departure - Arrival  Travel Time  Ticket Fare
New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
G897 20:13-07:45+1 11h32m CNY 1,290 (USD 178)
CNY 936 (USD 129)
 

Hong Kong - Beijing Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.  Departure - Arrival  Travel Time  Ticket Fare
New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
G898 19:26-06:53+1 11h27m CNY 1,290 (USD 178)
CNY 936 (USD 129)
 

Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.  Departure - Arrival  Travel Time  Ticket Fare
New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
G899 20:15 - 07:20+1 11h5m CNY 1,010 (USD 140)
CNY 692 (USD 96)
 

Hong Kong - Shanghai Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.  Departure - Arrival  Travel Time  Ticket Fare
New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
G900 20:05 - 07:00+1 10h55m CNY 1,010 (USD 140)
CNY 692 (USD 96)

Note: The above high speed train schedule is only for reference as they may change at any time. So please obtain the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top. 
 

 More Hong Kong Trains along the High Speed Rail to: 

 

This is an underground railway station specializing in bullet trains for passengers to/from mainland. It has four floors: B1 is ticket hall; B2 is arrival hall; B3 is departure hall and B4 is for platforms. The station will be connected with MTR Kowloon Station and Austin Station when opened in the coming September. 
 

Entry and Exit Formalities Both at Hong Kong

The entry and exit points of Hong Kong trains to China mainland are both set at the Kowloon Railway Station. This greatly saves passengers’ time from queueing for two lines for entry and exit formalities respectively. 

Also, as each bullet train carries at most 579 passengers, the waiting line for passing the customs is not long. In general, the whole formality can be done in 5 minutes.  
 

How does the Hong Kong high speed train look like?

In general, it looks like the high speed trains running in the mainland, but there are some more advanced and carefully designed details: 

1. It has a white appearance with red or orange belt. 
2. It is fully covered with WiFi. 
3. Every seat is equipped with an independent 2-pin and 3-pin electricity charging socket. 
4. Washing rooms for the disabled are set between carriage no.7 and no.8. They are large enough for driving wheelchairs and infant care table is also available inside. 

 See China High Speed Train Facilities 
 

The Hong Kong high speed rail tickets can be bought both at West Kowloon Railway Station in Hong Kong and any railway stations in Mainland China, the official websites, hotlines and designated ticket outlets of operators in both sides. The earliest available time is 30 days ahead of departure date. ID certificates are required for booking and the most frequently used is passport.  

In consideration of the complicated booking process and possible language and payment barriers, passengers are advised to book the ticket from a professional and trustworthy agency. TravelChinaGuide offers hassle-free Hong Kong train tickets booking service without time limitation. 
 

How to Change/ Refund the Ticket

As Hong Kong and Mainland China adopt different ticketing system, the ticket change and refund channels are also different. Generally, passengers are advised to reach the original booking channel for submission. If booking via an agency, contact your agency for details. Different agencies adopt different cancellation/ change policies. 

A ticket can only be changed once and only departure time, train no. and seat class can be changed. A changed ticket cannot be refunded. 

 See more details of intercity through trains from Hong Kong to: 

 Further Reading:
Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed VS. Through Trains

HK - Beijing Train vs. Plane

HK - Shanghai Train vs. Flight  

- Last updated on Nov. 28, 2024 by Brenda Lian -
Questions & Answers on Hong Kong Trains - High Speed Rail
Asked by Eunice from SG | Dec. 10, 2024 14:20Reply
Which train should I take from Hong Kong to Guangzhou Wuyangcun metro station?
Answers (1)
Answered by Amy | Dec. 10, 2024 22:00
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Over 40 HK-GZ high speed trains are in service, arriving at Guangzhou East and Guangzhou South train station. Guangzhou East is recommended for it's only 3.5km from Wuyangcun metro station.

You can search for the real-time train schedule here: www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Asked by Zulema from USA | Jul. 12, 2024 11:20Reply
HK to Foshan
I need to get from HK to Foshan. Is all the visa/immigration paperwork taken care of before you board the train, so you can get off anywhere? Or do I have to make the travel HK - Guangzhou?
Can I pre-purchase tickets with your company to Foshan for travel in October 2024?
Answers (1)
Answered by Emily | Jul. 14, 2024 23:28
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All of the checks and procedures of both HK and Mainland China are done before boarding the train. And you need to decide the destination as the border inspection staff may asks questions about your purpose to China, and details about your itinerary. You can pre-book the train ticket with TravelChinaGuide on this page now:
https://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Asked by Kate from UNITED STATES | Mar. 25, 2024 16:12Reply
In Hong. Kong for a day and night
Arriving bullet train from Guangzhou, want a hotel close to shopping and AirPort Express train. Looking for a Marriott or Sheraton.
Answers (1)
Answered by Keith | Mar. 26, 2024 01:04
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Sheraton Hotel on Nathan Road is close to Kowloon Station and The One shopping center.
Asked by JK | Jan. 30, 2024 01:01Reply
Hong Kong to Wuxi
How can I travel from Hong Kong to Wuxi using high speed train? What cities I should book from Hong Kong to arrive in Wuxi?
Answers (1)
Answered by James | Jan. 30, 2024 01:45
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You can transfer in Hangzhou East. However, the total travel time would be around 10 hours.
Asked by Cindy from NETHERLANDS | Jul. 13, 2020 18:13Reply
Do you know when the Hong Kong borders will be open?
I want to take train to Shanghai.
Answers (1)
Answered by Paul from HONG KONG | Jul. 14, 2020 18:02
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There is no news about this, the borders are still closed. You can take a flight instead.
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