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Shanghai - Hong Kong Train

Recently, China Railway announced that overnight high speed sleeper trains between Shanghai and Hong Kong will be operated since June 15, 2024 on every Friday to Monday. The overall travel time will be shorted from 19h34m to 11h14m. The tickets will be available for sale since June 5.

A pair of bullet trains G99/ G907 replaced the original normal speed trains, running daily between Shanghai and Hong Kong. The duration only takes about 8 hours, far less than 19 hours' travel time before. For a second class seat, the ticket price costs CNY 894.5 (USD 125) and it takes CNY 1,453 (USD 203) to buy a first class seat ticket. 

However, passengers can also choose to transfer in Guangzhou South, Changsha South or Shenzhen North for more choices if they unluckily missed the only direct train. If transferring, the overall duration is about 8.5-13 hours and the ticket fares cost around CNY1008 (USD 139.08) for second class seats.

 

Shanghai - Hong Kong High Speed Train

Basic Facts

 Open time: September 23, 2018 
 Duration: about 8 hours
 Distances: 1,632 kilometers (1,014 miles)
 Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland
 Operated at: Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station
 

Shanghai to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule 

(Last Update on Jun 5, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G9914:09 - 21:567h47m

See more Shanghai Schedule 
 

Hong Kong to Shanghai Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Jun 5, 2024)
Train No.Departure - ArrivalTravel Time
G10011:38 - 19:257h47m

See more Hong Kong Schedule
 

Shanghai - Hong Kong High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Jun 5, 2024)
Business Class SeatFirst Class SeatSecond Class Seat
CNY 3,042
USD 425
CNY 1,514
USD 211
CNY 946.5
USD 132

Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.  Departure - Arrival  Travel Time  Ticket Fare
New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
D907 20:15 - 07:29+1 11h14m CNY 900 (USD 126)
CNY 622 (USD 87)

Hong Kong - Shanghai Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Train No.  Departure - Arrival  Travel Time  Ticket Fare
New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat
D908 19:49 - 06:45+1 10h56m CNY 900 (USD 126)
CNY 622 (USD 87)

Note: The above high speed train schedule is only for reference as they may change at any time. So please obtain the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top. 
 

More Optional Transfer Choices at Guangzhou South or Changsha South

From Shanghai to Hong Kong, there are many transfer options at Guangzhou South, Changsha South or Shenzhen North. Here we just select the most convenient and quickest transfer choices for you. However, as the time table changes frequently, you are suggested to search the real-time schedule through search box on the page top.
 

Shanghai to Guangzhou/ Changsha to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Shanghai - Guangzhou Guangzhou - Hongkong Overall Travel Time Ticket Fare
Second Class Seat
G817 8:00-14:39 G6537 15:27 – 16:36 8H36M CNY 1120 (USD 156)
 
Shanghai - Changsha Changsha - Hongkong Overall Travel Time Ticket Fare (CNY)
Second Class Seat
G1377 9:30-15:00 G79 15:20-18:31 9H1M CNY 1048 (USD 146)
 

Hong Kong to Guangzhou/ Changsha to Shanghai High Speed Train Schedule and Ticket Fare

Hongkong - Guangzhou Guangzhou - Shanghai Overall Travel Time Ticket Fare (CNY)
Second Class Seat
G6536 13:41-14:50 G1306 15:25 – 23:04 9H41M CNY 1008 (USD 141)
 
Hongkong - Changsha Changsha - Shanghai Overall Travel Time Ticket Fare (CNY)
Second Class Seat
G306 9:23-13:28 G1378 13:48-19:20 9H26M CNY 1040 (USD 145)
 

Compared to 9 hours' duration of high speed trains, flights between Shanghai and Hong Kong onhongy take about 2.5 hours. And more than 20 flights are operated every day. So flight is still the best choice for business travelers. However, the flight ticket price is always a little higher than that of bullet trains, costing around CNY 800-1,800 for an economy class seat. Thus bullet train is a more economical choice and it is also suitable for those passengers who are seeking a unique travel experience. 
 

 Further Reading:
How to Travel between Shanghai and Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Shanghai High Speed Train 
 
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- Last updated on Jun. 07, 2024 -