How to Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou by Ferry
There are 9 high speed ferries from Hong Kong to Guangzhou each day, including those from Sky Pier at the Hong Kong airport. Vice versa, there are 8 ferries from Guangzhou to Hong Kong. The ferry duration is around 90-185 minutes and the price is CNY 180-380 for standard class. In Hong Kong, they stop at Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal and Sky Pier; in Guangzhou, they depart from Nansha Port and Pazhou Ferry Terminal.
See also Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed Train
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| Hong Kong to Guangzhou Ferry |
Hong Kong to Guangzhou Ferry Schedule & Price
From Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal
| To | Nansha Passenger Port | Pazhou Ferry Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Timetable | 08:00, 11:50, 15:50 | 08:30, 15:00 |
| Duration | 90min | 185min |
| Fare | Adults Standard Class: CNY180 First Class: CNY220 VIP Class: CNY260 | Adults Standard Class: CNY220 First Class: CNY280 |
| Children (1-5 yrs old) Standard Class: CNY110 First Class: CNY120 VIP Class: CNY130 | Children (1-5 yrs old) Standard Class: CNY130 First Class: CNY160 |
From Sky Pier, Hong Kong Airport
| To | Pazhou Ferry Terminal |
|---|---|
| Timetable | 08:00, 09:15, 12:00, 15:00 |
| Duration | 130min |
| Fare | Adults Standard Class: CNY280 First Class: CNY330 |
| Children (1-5 yrs old) Standard Class: CNY180 First Class: CNY250 |
Note: The route only serves transfer passengers using Hong Kong International Airport. See more How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou
Guangzhou to Hong Kong Ferry Schedule & Price
From Pazhou Ferry Terminal
| To | Sky Pier, HKIA | HK China Ferry Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Timetable | 09:30, 12:00, 15:30, 17:30 | 10:45 |
| Duration | 130min | 150min |
| Fare | Adults Standard Class: CNY380 First Class: CNY420 | Adults Standard Class: CNY220 First Class: CNY280 |
| Children (1-5 yrs old) Standard Class: CNY260 First Class: CNY320 | Children (1-5 yrs old) Standard Class: CNY130 First Class: CNY160 |
Note: The route only serves transfer passengers using Hong Kong International Airport.From Nansha Passenger Port
| To | HK China Ferry Terminal |
|---|---|
| Timetable | 10:10, 14:00, 18:00 |
| Duration | 90min |
| Fare | Adults Standard Class: CNY180 First Class: CNY220 VIP Class: CNY260 |
| Children (1-5 yrs old) Standard Class: CNY110 First Class: CNY120 VIP Class: CNY130 |
Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal
It is located inside the China Hong Kong City, a shopping precinct with dining facilities. How to get there:
Take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui and come out from Exit A1, then walk about 720 meters (790 yards) and arrive at Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal directly.
Hong Kong International Airport Sky Pier
Sky Pier lies in the north of the airport. How to get there from HKIA: Take the bus S1, S56, E21, E22, E41, B4 ... to the ferry port.
Nansha Port
Lying on the west bank of the estuary of Pearl River, Nansha Port, an international port, is about 60 sea miles away from Hong Kong City. How to get there: Take Guangzhou Metro Line 4 and get off at Nanshan Port. See more about Guangzhou Ports
Hong Kong - Guangzhou Ferry vs. Train
| Ferry | High Speed Trains | |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | 5 departures to downtown; 4 departures to Hong Kong Airport | 38 departures from West Kowloon Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station |
| Duration | around 90-185 minutes | around one hour |
| Price | First Class: CNY180 - 380 Standard Class: CNY220 - 420 | Business Class:CNY452 - 645 First Class: CNY 323 - 344 Second Class: CNY 215 |
According to the chart above, it's advisable for HKIA transit passengers to take a ferry. In bad weather or when your schedule is tight, high speed trains are a better choice as they assure punctuality. Otherwise, both ferry and high-speed trains are OK.
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