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How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen

Hong Kong is adjacent to Shenzhen. The distance from Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen is only 50 km (31 mi). The following are 5 ways to travel between the two cities. Among them, the HK Airport to Shenzhen ferry is convenient for some airline passengers as many airlines provide baggage-through service, but it's more expensive comparing to the airport express plus high speed train.

1. Best Airport Express + High Speed Train: 35 - 45 minutes, HKD 180-190

→ Take airport express to Kowloon Station: 25 minutes, HKD 100
→ Take Hong Kong - Shenzhen High Speed Train to Shenzhen Futian/ Shenzhen North Railway Station: 14 - 24 minutes, CNY 109 - 120/ HKD 127.5 - 140 for a first class seat, CNY 68 - 75 / HKD 79.5 - 87.5 for a second class seat.

2. Ferry for Airline Passengers at HKIA: 30/50 minutes, HKD300-400

SkyPier, Hong Kong International Airport - Shenzhen Shekou Port

Schedule: 08:15, 09:45, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:15
Duration: 30 minutes
Ticket Price

Type	Super Class	Economy Class
Adult	CNY360/ HKD386	CNY280/ HKD299
Child	CNY260/ HKD277	CNY180/ HKD192

SkyPier - Shenzhen Airport

Schedule: 10:30, 13:30, 16:20, 19:15

Duration: 50 minutes

Ticket Price: CNY280 / HKD299 for adults; CNY180 / HKD192 for children

Notes:

1. Skypier is only available for passengers that leave from or arrive at HK airport. And the flight ticket arriving at HKIA on the same day is needed.
2. Passengers need to arrive at the the port 60min before the ferry departure.
3. The tickets are free for children under 1 year old, and children aged 1-5 years old (including 1 year old and 5 years old) can buy child tickets.
4. The baggage tag-through service directly sends baggage from Hong Kong airport to Shenzhen ferry ports. However, not all airlines can enjoy the above service and passengers should confirm their airlines in advance.

3. Nonstop Bus: 90 minutes, HKD 170-180

Destination	Dep. Time	Fare
Shenzhen Bao'an Airport	17:30, 18:00	CNY170 / HKD 182
Mango Building, Nanshan	18:00	CNY160 / HKD 171

Note: The information above is only for reference. For the real-time departure and price, passengers can go to Counter M01, M02, M04 or M05 in the Mainland/Macau Transport Center of HKIA and buy tickets there.

4. Cheapest Way - Metro + Bus

Passengers can also travel from Hong Kong International Airport to Shenzhen via those land ports between.

Huanggang Port: around 150 minutes, HKD 55.5

→ Take airport shuttle bus line E21 to Mong Kok bus stop
→ Transfer to Cross Bundary Coach to Huanggang Port

Man Kam To Port: 85 minutes, HKD 38.8

→ Take airport shuttle bus line A43 to Sheung Shui bu stop
→ Take bus line 59S to Man Kam To Port

Shenzhen Bay Port: 105 minutes, HKD 22.7

→ Take airport shuttle bus E33P to Ng Lau Rd.
→ Take bus line B2 to Shenzhen Port:

Note: The travel time listed above is only onboard time. Time for passing the border is not included.

5. Taxi/ Skylimo: 1 hour, HKD 800/ car

Passengers can choose to take a taxi or skylimo from Hong Kong airport to Shenzhen, which takes around 1 hour. The fare is around HKD 800 per car. You can share the car with others to save money.

Further Reading:
How to Travel from Shenzhen to Hong Kong Airport

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Shenzhen

- Last updated on Sep. 01, 2024 by Zoey Gong -

Questions & Answers on How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen

Asked by Ling sua ging from SINGAPORE | Oct. 18, 2024 02:37

Cheaper way to futian from Hong Kong international airport

Answers (1)

Answered by Rita | Oct. 20, 2024 19:13

Take bus no. A36 to THE FAMILY PLANNING ASSOCIATION OF HK, walk southward to Castle Peak Road Yuen Long to take bus no. B1 to LOK MA CHAU STATION BUS TERMINUS, go through the immigration and customs there then you are at Futian Port.

Asked by KABIR HOSSAIN from BANGLADESH | Oct. 18, 2024 02:10

Entry to shanzen

I have hongkong visa family...want to visit Shenzhen..do I need mainland china visa...

Answers (1)

Answered by Emily | Oct. 20, 2024 18:46

Yes, you need.

Asked by Andre from AUSTRALIA | Sep. 15, 2024 05:10

One evening in Shenzhen

I’m transiting in HKG for 24hs and need to meet a customer in Shenzhen after landing in HKIA. I land in HKIA 11:45 and need to be in Shenzhen around 13:30. After my meeting I come back to my hotel in HKG at 16:00.
What is the quickest way ?

Answers (4)

Answered by Lori | Sep. 17, 2024 23:24

The best way is to take a fast ferry from Sky Pier of HKIA to Shekou Port, taking 30min. But note that it takes time on Shenzhen immigration check. Remember to prepare the ticket to leave Shenzhen for HK while going to Shenzhen. I think you have a really tight schedule.

Answered by Andre | Sep. 19, 2024 05:26

I’ve moved the meeting to 3pm in Shenzhen with no rush to return to Hong Kong. I don’t have a flight ticket to Shekou Port, I hope I can just buy the ferry ticket and they would pick my checked bags from the plane and put on the ferry. Thanks

Answered by Hiekki | Sep. 19, 2024 22:58

Yes, you'll buy the ferry ticket at the airport after your landing. Just follow the signs "Mainland ferries".

Answered by Andre | Sep. 25, 2024 03:57

Thanks for the hints

Asked by Maddie from AUSTRALIA | Aug. 28, 2024 21:32

Private Tranfers from Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen

Does anyone know of any private transfer companies that will pick-up from Hong Kong Airport and drop-off to Shenzhen please?

Answers (5)

Answered by Keith | Aug. 29, 2024 18:45

You can book the skylimo on the official site of HK International Airport which provides such service.

Answered by Maddie | Sep. 01, 2024 22:18

Thanks Keith!

Answered by Barbara | Oct. 01, 2024 23:22

I checked the website under Sky Limo. It shows links to 4 other websites which are either not loading, or in Chinese (and no readable result with Google Translate)- would anyone have a direct link to a site where I can book a direct transfer? Many thanks in advance

Answered by Emily | Oct. 07, 2024 22:44

try this link: https://www.hongkongairport.com/en/transport/mainland-connection/skylimo.page
Or you can enquiry at Counter M01-M05, Mainland/ Macao Transport Centre, Hall A of Arrivals Level (L5), Terminal 1 upon arrival.

Answered by Maddie | Oct. 08, 2024 17:27

As my boss is staying at The Langham and I've been able to organize private transfers through their concierge. It's been very convenient and other hotels in China do it also.

Asked by Catherine from CANADA | Aug. 19, 2024 23:09

From HZM bridge terminal to Nanshan

I'll be arriving from Macao via HZM bridge by bus. After getting off the bus, is there any direct city bus from HZM bridge terminal to Shenzhen Garden Hilton in Namshan passing Tuen Mun, so I don't have to go through Kowloon city centre and Luohu.

Answers (1)

Answered by Daniel | Aug. 20, 2024 18:27

Sorry there is no direct bus. You need to take HK metro, high speed train or ferry to the ports and go through the checks to enter Shenzhen. Shekou Port is only 5.4km away from the hotel, so you can take a ferry from Sheung Wan pier.