Shanghai - Hong Kong Train
Overnight high speed sleeper trains between Shanghai and Hong Kong G899/ G900 have been operated since June 15, 2024 on every Friday to Monday. The overall travel time is shorted from 19h34m to 10h55m.
Passengers can also choose to transfer at Guangzhou South Railway Station, Changsha South Railway Station or Shenzhen North Railway Station for more choices . If transferring, the overall duration is about 8.5 - 10 hours and the tickets totally cost around CNY 1,055 - 1,150 (USD 145 - 158) for second class seats.
Shanghai - Hong Kong High Speed Train
Basic Facts
Open time: September 23, 2018 Duration: nearly 8 hours Distances: 1,632 kilometers (1,014 miles) Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway StationShanghai to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G99 | 14:09 - 21:56 | 7h47m |
| G899 | 20:15 - 07:20+ | 11h5m |
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Hong Kong to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G100 | 11:38 - 19:25 | 7h47m |
| G900 | 20:05 - 07:00+ | 10h55m |
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Ticket Fare of Shanghai - Hong Kong Daytime High Speed Train
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 3,042 USD 420 | CNY 1,526 USD 211 | CNY 953.5 USD 132 |
Ticket Fare of Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Train
| New Soft Sleeper | VIP Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,010 USD 140 | CNY 763 USD 105 | CNY 692 USD 96 |
More Optional Transfer Choices at Guangzhou South or Changsha South
From Shanghai to Hong Kong, there are many transfer options at Guangzhou South, Changsha South or Shenzhen North. Here we just select the most convenient and quickest transfer choices for you. However, as the time table changes frequently, you are suggested to search the real-time schedule through search box on the page top.
Shanghai to Guangzhou/ Changsha to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Shanghai - Guangzhou | Guangzhou - Hongkong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G817 8:00 - 14:39 | G6537 15:28 – 16:45 | 8H45M | CNY 935 + CNY 215 = CNY 1,150 (USD 158） |
| Shanghai - Changsha South | Changsha South - Hongkong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1377 9:30 - 15:00 | G79 15:13 - 18:12 | 8H42M | CNY 519 + CNY 592 = CNY 1,111 (USD 153) |
Hong Kong to Guangzhou/ Changsha to Shanghai High Speed Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Hongkong - Guangzhou | Guangzhou - Shanghai | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G6556 12:22-14:21 | G820 15:11 – 22:12 | 9H50M | CNY 187 + CNY 888 = CNY 1,075 (USD 148） |
| Hongkong - Changsha | Changsha - Shanghai | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G306 09:23-13:28 | G1378 13:48-19:20 | 9H57M | CNY 529 + CNY 526 = CNY 1,055 (USD 145) |
Compared to 9 hours' duration of high speed trains, flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong take around 3 hours. And more than 20 flights are operated every day. So flight is still the best choice for business travelers. However, the flight ticket price is always a little higher than that of bullet trains, costing around CNY 800-1,800 for an economy class seat. Thus bullet train is a more economical choice and it is also suitable for those passengers who are seeking a unique travel experience.
Further Reading:How to Travel between Shanghai and Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Shanghai High Speed Train
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