How to Travel Between Hong Kong and Foshan

The distance between Hong Kong and Foshan is about 180 km (110 mi). The fastest way to travel between is by high speed train, taking about 1.5 hours and CNY 230 for a second class seat ticket. Long-distance buses are also recommended as they have more departure and arrival stops for passengers' choice. The travel time is about 2.5-4h. 
 
How to Travel Between Hong Kong and Foshan
 

How to Travel from Hong Kong to Foshan

1. Fastest Hong Kong - Foshan High Speed Train: 1.5h, CNY230

From Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station to Foshan West Railway Station: 2 high speed trains at 15:34 and 16:13
Ticket Fare: CNY 688 for Business Class, CNY 367 for First Class, CNY 230 for Second Class

 Notes: It takes 5-10 minutes for the customs formality at Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station. It is advised to arrive at the station at least 1 hour earlier than the departure time.
 

2. Second Choice: Long-distance Bus: 2.5-4h, HKD 70-170

There are many departure stations in Hong Kong and arrival stations in Foshan. Below is the timetable of frequently used ones.

Dep. - Arr. Fare (HKD) Dep. Time
Causeway Bay Times Square - Crowne Plaza  70 14:35, 15:35, 16:35, 17:35, 19:05
Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre - Hilton, Foshan 130 08:10, 09:40, 17:40, 18:40
Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour City - Sky Recreation Hotel 110 18:55
Disneyland - Crowne Plaza 170 18:15
Wan Chai Steward Road - Century Star Hotel 150 07:20, 09:20, 15:20, 18:20
K11 MUSEA - Vanke Plaza 60 16:55, 17:55
Shanghai Street, Mong Kok - Hangwei Hotel 140 10:05, 16:05
AIRSIDE - Crowne Plaza  60 07:30, 08:30, 10:00, 12:00, 15:00, 16:00
Tuen Mun - Vanke Plaza 60 10:35, 12:35, 15:35, 16:35

Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only.
2. Passengers need to get off the bus to clear customs at the port, which takes about half an hour when waiting in the queue.
 

How to Travel from Foshan to Hong Kong

1. Fastest High Speed Train: 1.5h, CNY230

From Foshan West Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station: 3 high speed trains at 08:44, 13:54 and 14:36
Ticket Fare: CNY 688 for Business Class, CNY 367 for First Class, CNY 230 for Second Class

 The customs formality for both sides is handled when arriving at Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station, taking 5-10 minutes.
 

2. Second Choice: Long-distance Bus: 2.5-4h, HKD 60-256

There are other departure and arrival stations. Below is the reference timetable of frequently used ones.

Dep. - Arr. Fare
(HKD)
Departure Time
Crowne Plaza - HKIA 256 06:30, 07:10, 08:10, 09:10, 10:10, 12:10, 13:10, 14:10
Hilton Foshan - Causeway Bay Times Square 133 07:00, 08:00, 14:00, 15:00
Century Star Hotel - Causeway Bay Times Square 154 07:15, 08:55, 14:15, 16:15
Dali Passenger Station - AisaWorld-Expo 256 06:50, 13:50
Vanke Plaza - Tuen Mun 60 06:45, 07:30, 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:30, 
Sky Recreation Hotel - Shanghai Street, Mong Kok 110 07:30, 15:00
Funyard Hotel - Sheung Wan Shun Tak Centre 133 07:10, 14:40
 

How to Travel from Hong Kong International Airport to Foshan

1. HKIA Intercity Bus: 4h, HKD250

The best way is direct long-distance buses from Mainland/Macau Transportation Center. The ticket fare is HKD 250 per person. The whole trip takes around 4 hours. Here under are extracted popular destinations in Foshan for you.

To Crowne Plaza: 07:15, 08:15, 09:45, 11:45, 13:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45, 17:45, 19:15
To Century Star Hotel: 07:15, 10:00, 16:00, 18:15
 Vanke Plaza: 07:15, 08:15, 09:45, 11:45, 13:15, 14:15, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45, 17:45, 19:15
 Dali Passenger Station: 07:15, 18:45
 

2. Airport Express + High Speed Train: 2.5h, about CNY350

Take Airport Express from HKIA to Kowloon Station first. It takes around 20 minutes. The ticket fare is HKD100 per person. Then walk to West Kowloon Railway Station and take a high speed train to Foshan.

- Last updated on Feb. 18, 2024 by Gabby Li -