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
 
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- Last updated on Nov. 21, 2024 by Grace Yang -