Beijing - Shenzhen Train

There are about 4 pairs of trains in total running between Beijing and Shenzhen. 2 pairs of them are bullet trains, including 1 pair of overnight ones with sleepers, which take about 11 - 22 hours; the distance is about 1,491 miles (2,400 km). Other two pairs are normal types with duration of 25 hours and 29 hours respectively; the distance is about 1,473 miles (2,372 km).

In addition, you can travel by air which costs more, but it only takes 3.5 hours or so. If you are pressed for time, there is no doubt that flight is a good option.
  (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G335	07:26 - 18:04	10h38m
G79	10:00 - 18:10	8h10m
G81	14:00 - 22:42	8h42m

See more Beijing Schedule 
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G336	06:55 - 17:59	11h4m
G82	07:50 - 16:27	8h37m
G80	11:21 - 19:30	8h9m

See more Shenzhen Schedule 

Note: The above schedule is for reference only. For the real-time timetable, please use the search tool on top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 3,099.5 / USD 456	CNY 1,572.5 / USD 231	CNY 997 / USD 147

Stopovers along this high speed railway: Gaobeidian East, Baoding East, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai East, Handan East, Hebi East, Zhengzhou East, Zhumadian West, Xiaogan North, Wuhan, Changsha South, Hengyang East, Leiyang West, Shaoguan, Guangzhou South, Humen.
  Duration: about 11 - 22 hours
 Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station, Shenzhen Railway Station/North Railway Station
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D727	20:03 - 17:27+	21h24m

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D728	14:18 - 12:18+	22h00m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. For the real-time timetable, please use the search tool on top of this page.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

New Soft Sleeper	Second Class Seat
---	CNY 391 / USD 58

Note: There may be discount for the soft sleepers in low seasons. What shows in the above table is the full fare of the lower berth.

Numbered as D901/D902, D903/D904, D909/D910, and D927/D928, they run at a top speed of 155 mi/h (250km/h), along the same route with G types, running between Beijing West and Shenzhen North as well. But please note that they only depart on every Friday to next Monday.

Except sleepers, they also have second class seats. However, you are not advised to choose the second class seats because they are transformed from soft sleepers which are not comfortable without real seatbacks. In addition, the price for soft sleeper is under adjustment by the railway authority thus it is not fixed all time. There are discounts offered in low season and the price can also rise higher during peak season and holidays.
  Running Length: 1,474 miles (2,372 kilometers)
 Duration: 25 – 29 hours
 Ticket Price: CNY717.5 for soft sleeper, CNY464.5 for hard sleeper and CNY254.5 for hard seat.
 Stations: Beijing West, Baozhou, Renqiu, Hengshui, Qinghecheng, Liaocheng, Heze, Shangqiu South, Bozhou, Fuyang, Macheng, Jiujiang, Nanchang, Ji'an Ganzhou, Xinfeng, Dingnan, Longchuan, Heyuan, Huizhou, Dongguan East, Shenzhen
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z181	03:50 - 04:52+	25h2m
K105	23:31 - 04:18++	28h47m

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z182	11:00 - 11:01+	24h1m
K106	11:06 - 16:18+	29h12m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day. "++" indicates the third day.
2. Please use the search tool on page top for the real-time schedule.
 (Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 717.5 USD 106	CNY 464.5 USD 68	CNY 254.5 USD 37

They all run overnight, so you'd better purchase the soft sleeper or hard sleeper because the journey is long and tiresome. However, the tickets for sleepers are in great demand in most time, so you are advised to purchase the ticket in advance.

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