How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Guangzhou
The distance from Hong Kong airport (HKIA) to Guangzhou is around 170 kilometers (105 miles) and there are 3 ways to travel between:
1. The first choice is to take the Airport Express to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station and then take a train to arrive in Guangzhou, taking at least HKD350 and 70-80min.
2. Ferries take about 140 minutes. The ticket price is HKD300 for a standard class seat.
Note that the HKIA - Guangzhou ferry is only available for passengers leaving from the airport.
3. Long-distance bus arriving at some hotels in Guangzhou with a travel time of around 3 hours cost HKD230.
1. Fastest Airport Express / Shuttle Bus + Train
Airport Express + High Speed Train: 70-80 minutes, from HKD350
→ Take the Hong Kong Airport Express from Hong Kong International Airport to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station: 21 minutes, HKD100
→ Take a high speed train from West Kowloon Railway Station to Guangzhou South Railway Station: 50-60 minutes, CNY452 – 645 / HKD528 - 754 for a business class seat, CNY323 – 344 / HKD378 - 402 for a first class seat, and CNY215/ HKD250 for a second class seat
Bus + High Speed Train: 100 - 110 minutes, from HKD290
→ Take the bus line A22 from Hong Kong International Airport to West Kowloon Railway Station: 60 minutes, HKD 40.8
→ Take a bullet train to Guangzhou South Railway Station
2. Alternative Ferry: 140 minutes, from HKD300
| Route | Departure Time | Voyage Time |
|---|---|---|
| SkyPier-Pazhou Ferry Terminal | 08:00, 09:15, 12:00, 15:00 | 140min |
Ticket Price: Standard Class: CNY280 / HKD300; First Class: CNY330 / HKD353; VIP Class: CNY1,740 / HKD1,860
3. Non-stop Long-distance Bus: 3h, HKD230
| Destinations | Operating Hours | Frequency | Ticket Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Hotel | 06:45 - 20:30 | 15-45min | CNY 210 HKD 224 |
| Landmark Canton Hotel | 06:45 - 20:30 | ||
| Garden Hotel | 06:45 - 20:30 | ||
| Hilton Hotel | 07:15, 07:30 | -- | |
| Nansha Sheraton Hotel | 08:00, 16:30 | -- | |
| Rosedale Hotel | 07:15, 07:30, 08:00 | -- | |
| Shanshui Trends Hotel | 08:00, 17:30 | -- | |
| Jinan University | 06:45 - 20:30 | 15-45min | |
| Grand Royal Hotel | 08:00, 17:30 | -- | |
| Fenghuangcheng Transportation center | 07:15, 07:30, 08:30, 17:00, 18:30 | -- |
Note: Passengers can go to Counter M01, M02, M04 or M05 in the Mainland/Macau Transport Center of HKIA and buy tickets there.
Further Reading:
How to Travel from Hong Kong to Guangzhou
Best Way from Hong Kong to Guangzhou: High Speed VS. Through Trains
How to Buy High Speed Train Tickets in Hong Kong
Do I Need A Visa for Guangzhou If Traveling from Hong Kong?
How to Travel from Hong Kong Airport to Shenzhen