Hong Kong - Guangzhou Train

Hong Kong to Guangzhou High Speed Trains

Around 42 pairs of high speed trains are operated between Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and Guangzhou South Station/ East Railway Station on a daily basis. With a travel time of about 1 - 2 hours to cover a running distance of 142 km (88 mi), a second class seat costs CNY 161 – 215, or USD 23 - 30.

 

Hong Kong to Guangzhou High Speed Train Schedule 
 

(Last Update on Oct 28, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G655208:06 - 09:431h37m
G654010:09 - 10:560h47m
G651612:32 - 13:351h3m
G652616:58 - 17:440h46m
G650422:18 - 23:160h58m
Around 42 departures in total; departure time from 07:35 to 22:24; duration from 46M to 1H59M.
See more Hong Kong Schedule
 

Guangzhou to Hong Kong Bullet Train Timetable 
 

(Last Update on Oct 29, 2024)

Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G653907:07 - 08:161h9m
G650310:16 - 11:040h48m
G655512:01 - 13:511h50m
G40716:02 - 16:570h55m
G658721:32 - 22:310h59m
About 42 departures in total; departure time from 07:07 to 21:32; duration from 48M to 1H58M.
See more Guangzhou Schedule
 

Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Train Ticket Cost

(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

 
Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Railway Map
Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Railway Map
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Running Route of  Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Trains

Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Railway has a whole distance of about 142 km (88 mi). 5 stations are along the line, Qingsheng, Humen, Guangmingcheng, Shenzhen North and Futian respectively. The bullet trains are named as Vibrant Express and they run at a speed of 200 km/h (124 mph) in Hong Kong and at a speed of 300 km/h (187 mph) in mainland of China. Besides, there is free Wi-Fi covering the whole carriages of bullet trains.

Hong Kong to Guangzhou High Speed Train
Hong Kong to Guangzhou High Speed Train
 

How to Enter Mainland China from West Kowloon Station

The cooperation immigration check model is used in West Kowloon Station. That means passengers only need to clear immigration in Hong Kong West Kowloon Station and there is no need to go through customs in Guangzhou any more. This immigration clearance procedure makes the trip much simpler and largely saves visitors’ time. 

Passengers can book train tickets on line or purchase them at the B1 level. After that, they need to reach the Hong Kong Port at B3 level to handle the exit procedures and then move forward to Mainland China Port on the same floor in order to handle entry procedures. Having finished these procedures, they can go down to the B4 level and take trains leaving Hong Kong finally.
 

Ticket Change and Refund

1. As for ticket change, each ticket is subject to change of date, train number and class only once at no additional charge. However, neither the departure station nor the arrival station can be changed. 
2. The ticket change should be done at least 45 minutes in advance in West Kowloon Station and 30 minutes ahead in Guangzhou South/ East Station. 
3. If the ticket price after the change is higher than the original fare, the difference shall be made up; if the ticket price is lower than the original one, the difference will be refunded.
4. A ticket can only be changed once and the changed tickets are non-refundable. The earlier the ticket is refunded, the more passengers will get back. 

Time before Departure % of Refund (based on CNY)
1 hour – 48 hours 50%
3 days – 7 days 70%
8 days or more 95%

 Note: The above refund policy is available for all the high speed trains departing from/ to Hong Kong.  
The refund and changing policy for tickets booked via agencies may be different from one to another. For the details, you are advised to contact that agency.
 

There are 2 pairs of flights in service between Hong Kong and Guangzhou with the flight time of around 1 hour. The ticket fare for an economy class seat is about CNY 1,000 - 1,300.

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- Last updated on Nov. 22, 2024 by Grace Yang -