Hong Kong and Jinan have been connected by high speed railway but none high speed trains run through currently. To travel by high speed train between Hong Kong and Jinan, one needs to transfer in cities like Changsha, Hangzhou, Zhengzhou, or Shijiazhuang. The transfer choices may differ every day and it is suggested to choose the most convenient way based on the real-time schedule. It takes about 10.5 - 14 hours to finish the distance of 2,146 kilometers (1,333 miles). The ticket price for a second class seat is around CNY 1,200 - 1,300 (USD 169 - 183).
Basic Facts of Hong Kong - Jinan High Speed Trains
Open time: September 23, 2018
Overall duration: Around 10.5 - 13.5 hours
Distance: 2,146 kilometers (1,333 miles)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland
Ticket fare: Around CNY 1,200 - 1,300 (USD 169 - 183) for a second class seat
Operated at: Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station, Jinan West Railway Station
Recommended Transfer Stations: Changsha South, Hangzhou East, Zhengzhou East, Shijiazhuang Railway Station
Transfer in Shijiazhuang / Zhengzhou Station
Overall Travel Time: About 10.5 - 11 hours
Total Ticket Fare: CNY 1,216 - 1,266 / USD 171 - 178 for a second class seat
Hong Kong to Shijiazhuang / Zhengzhou to Jinan High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
| Hong Kong - Shijiazhuang | Shijiazhuang - Jinan | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G80: 11:20 - 18:27 | G1829: 20:34 - 22:29 | 11H9M | 1,156 + 110 = 1,266 |
| Hong Kong - Zhengzhou | Zhengzhou - Jinan | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G306: 09:23 - 16:43 | G2008: 16:57 - 19:44 | 10H21M | 998 + 218 = 1,216 |
Transfer in Hangzhou / Changsha Station
Overall Travel Time: About 12 - 14 hours
Total Ticket Fare: CNY 1,246.5 - 1,304.5 / USD 176 - 268 for a second class seat
Jinan to Hangzhou / Changsha to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule & Ticket Fare
| Jianan - Hangzhou | Hangzhou - Hong Kong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G179: 10:11 - 14:13 | G99: 15:01 - 21:56 | 11H45M | 456 + 848.5 = 1,304.5 |
| Jinan - Changsha | Changsha - Hong Kong | Overall Travel Time | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
| Second Class Seat |
| G2068: 08:11 - 16:06 | G305: 18:25 - 22:01 | 13H50M | 684.5 + 562 = 1,246.5 |
Hong Kong - Jinan Train vs. Flight
| High Speed Train | Direct Flight |
| Ticket Fare | Around CNY 1,200 - 1,300 for a second class seat | Around CNY 1,600 - 2,200 for an economy class seat |
| Duration | Around 10.5 - 14 hours | Around 3 hours |
It is obvious that direct flights take less travel time for passengers when comparing with high speed trains. However, the ticket fare by flying is much higher than by train though flight can be a budget travel option when there is a special discount. Therefore, passengers with tight travel time schedule are recommended to travel between Hong Kong and Jinan by air.
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- Last updated on Nov. 04, 2024 by Grace Yang -