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Beijing - Shenzhen Train

There are about 4 pairs of trains in total running between Beijing and Shenzhen. 2 pairs of them are bullet trains, including 1 pair of overnight ones with sleepers, which take about 11 - 22 hours; the distance is about 1,491 miles (2,400 km). Other two pairs are normal types with duration of 25 hours and 29 hours respectively; the distance is about 1,473 miles (2,372 km).

In addition, you can travel by air which costs more, but it only takes 3.5 hours or so. If you are pressed for time, there is no doubt that flight is a good option.

Daytime High Speed Trains

Basic Facts:

Duration: about 11 hours

Distances: 2,400 kilometers (1,490 miles)

Top speed: 300km/h (186 mph)

Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station, Futian Railway Station

Beijing to Shenzhen High Speed Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G335	07:26 - 18:04	10h38m
G79	10:00 - 18:10	8h10m
G81	14:00 - 22:42	8h42m

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Shenzhen to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G336	06:55 - 17:59	11h4m
G82	07:50 - 16:27	8h37m
G80	11:21 - 19:30	8h9m

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Note: The above schedule is for reference only. For the real-time timetable, please use the search tool on top of this page.

Ticket Price:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 3,099.5 / USD 456	CNY 1,572.5 / USD 231	CNY 997 / USD 147

Stopovers along this high speed railway: Gaobeidian East, Baoding East, Shijiazhuang, Xingtai East, Handan East, Hebi East, Zhengzhou East, Zhumadian West, Xiaogan North, Wuhan, Changsha South, Hengyang East, Leiyang West, Shaoguan, Guangzhou South, Humen.

Overnight High Speed Sleeper Trains

Duration: about 11 - 22 hours

Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station, Shenzhen Railway Station/North Railway Station

Beijing to Shenzhen Overnight Sleeper Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D727	20:03 - 17:27+	21h24m

Shenzhen to Beijing Overnight Sleeper Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
D728	14:18 - 12:18+	22h00m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day.
2. For the real-time timetable, please use the search tool on top of this page.

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

New Soft Sleeper	Second Class Seat
---	CNY 391 / USD 58

Note: There may be discount for the soft sleepers in low seasons. What shows in the above table is the full fare of the lower berth.

Numbered as D901/D902, D903/D904, D909/D910, and D927/D928, they run at a top speed of 155 mi/h (250km/h), along the same route with G types, running between Beijing West and Shenzhen North as well. But please note that they only depart on every Friday to next Monday.

Except sleepers, they also have second class seats. However, you are not advised to choose the second class seats because they are transformed from soft sleepers which are not comfortable without real seatbacks. In addition, the price for soft sleeper is under adjustment by the railway authority thus it is not fixed all time. There are discounts offered in low season and the price can also rise higher during peak season and holidays.

Normal Trains

Basic Facts:

Running Length: 1,474 miles (2,372 kilometers)

Duration: 25 – 29 hours

Ticket Price: CNY717.5 for soft sleeper, CNY464.5 for hard sleeper and CNY254.5 for hard seat.

Stations: Beijing West, Baozhou, Renqiu, Hengshui, Qinghecheng, Liaocheng, Heze, Shangqiu South, Bozhou, Fuyang, Macheng, Jiujiang, Nanchang, Ji'an Ganzhou, Xinfeng, Dingnan, Longchuan, Heyuan, Huizhou, Dongguan East, Shenzhen

Beijing to Shenzhen Train Schedule:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z181	03:50 - 04:52+	25h2m
K105	23:31 - 04:18++	28h47m

Shenzhen to Beijing Train Timetable:

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
Z182	11:00 - 11:01+	24h1m
K106	11:06 - 16:18+	29h12m

Notes:
1. "+" indicates the second day. "++" indicates the third day.
2. Please use the search tool on page top for the real-time schedule.

Ticket Price

(Last Update on Apr 25, 2023)

Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper	Hard Seat
CNY 717.5 USD 106	CNY 464.5 USD 68	CNY 254.5 USD 37

They all run overnight, so you'd better purchase the soft sleeper or hard sleeper because the journey is long and tiresome. However, the tickets for sleepers are in great demand in most time, so you are advised to purchase the ticket in advance.

Major Rail Lines from Beijing to:

Major Rail Lines from Shenzhen to:

Further Reading:
How to Travel between Beijing and Shenzhen

- Last updated on Apr. 25, 2023 -

Questions & Answers on Beijing - Shenzhen Train

Asked by Lakida from SPAIN | Sep. 16, 2019 01:33

Hi, we are a family of 3 looking for overnight train from Beijing to Shenzhen

As we are traveling with our daughter, we wish to have a private room of our own. Is this possible? How can I book the tickets? Thank you.

Answers (1)

Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Sep. 16, 2019 18:28

Thank you for your inquiry.

If you want to buy a whole cabin of your own, you are recommended to choose train D901, D903 and D927. On these high speed overnight rides, passengers can buy a whole cabin if still tickets available. You can input one of the passengers’ information twice in our booking form and leave us a remark about the whole cabin request in the booking form. We will notice it and buy a whole cabin for you.

Asked by Stella from ITALY | Apr. 08, 2019 02:14

Which train station should I use if I am staying at Mori's Garden Hostel Sea World?

I am flexible with time, so both G71 and G79 works for me. I want to know which station is closer and more convenient to use? Hope for your kind advice.

Answers (1)

Answered by Carter | Apr. 08, 2019 19:15

Your hostel is indeed far from both Shenzhen North and Futian Station, 20 to 30km away! However, Futian station is convenient to use as there is subway line 2 in service there. You can take line 2 from Futian to Shuiwan, exit D. Then hostel is only about 500m walking!

Asked by Chappell from EGYPT | Oct. 26, 2018 02:52

G71 from Beijing West to Shenzhen [Futian]

Is this Futian where I can take MTR to HK?

Answers (1)

Answered by Elba | Oct. 28, 2018 17:08

They are different places. The train station is about 3 metro stops to Futian Checkpoint where you can change to the MTR to HK. However, at this station, there are high speed rail service to HK directly. They can be very good option for your trip.

Asked by mira from INDIA | May. 10, 2018 06:24

second class seat is a sleeper as well ? or is it a chair ?

Answers (1)

Answered by Diego | May. 10, 2018 22:00

it is a chair, not sleeper

Asked by John from USA | Nov. 04, 2017 04:37

Wifi

Is there WiFi availability throughout all train routes

Answers (1)

Answered by Miss Prafulla from SPAIN | Nov. 05, 2017 01:30

Most trains has no wifi, and siginal is very poor even it available on someones.