How to Travel between Beijing and Hong Kong

The distance between Beijing and Hong Kong is nearly 2,200 kilometers (1,370 miles). Direct flights are the best and fastest way to travel between them, spending 3.5 to 4 hours and costing CNY 1,000-4,200. One high speed train between Beijing West Railway Station and Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station takes about 8.5 hours on the way with the lowest fare of CNY 1,079.2 for Second Class Seat. Passengers can also transfer at Guangzhou or Shenzhen to reach Hong Kong for a more flexible schedule.
 

  The flying distance between Beijing and Hong Kong is about 2,289 kilometers (1,422 miles). There are usually 14 direct flights every day operating between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The earliest takes off at 7:25 and the latest takes off at 20:15. Taking direct flights is the prior choice for travelers who have tight schedules.  
 There is only one high speed train from Beijing West Railway Station to Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station scheduled at 10:00. With the duration of about 8.5 hours, choosing high speed train is a recommendation for travelers who want to appreciate kinds of scenery. 
 Ticket Price: CNY 1,079.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY1,888.5 for First Class Seat; CNY 3,686.5 for Business Class Seat
 If the direct Beijing to Hong Kong trains are sold out, passengers can choose to transfer in Guangzhou or Shenzhen. One thing passengers need to pay attention to is that the transfer time should be long enough for them to get on the next train. If transferring at the same railway station, then 30-minute transfer time is needed. 

 Transfer at Guangzhou South Railway Station
Beijing to Guangzhou South: 8-11h; CNY709-964.5 for 2nd Class Seat
Guangzhou South to Hong Kong: 1h; CNY215 for 2nd Class Seat
 Transfer at Shenzhen North Railway Station
Beijing to Shenzhen North: 8-11.5h; CNY756-1,039 for 2nd Class Seat
Shenzhen North to Hong Kong:  15-30min; CNY68-75 for 2nd Class Seat

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  From Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, there are about 10 direct flights every day from 8:30 to 19:00. Generally speaking, the travel time is 3.5 to 4 hours with the ticket fare ranging from CNY 1,100 to 4,000. 
 Besides direct flights, passengers can also choose to take high speed train from Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station to Beijing West Railway Station. It departs at 11:00 with the travel time of about 8.5 hours.
 Ticket Price: CNY 1,079.5 for Second Class Seat; CNY1,888 for First Class Seat; CNY 3,686.5 for Business Class Seat
 Passengers can transfer at Guangzhou South Railway Station or Shenzhen North Railway Station to get to Hong Kong for a more flexible schedule. The total cost is usually less than CNY1,200 with a duration of no more than 13 hours.

 Transfer at Guangzhou South Railway Station
Hong Kong → Guangzhou South: 1h; CNY215 for 2nd Class Seat
Guangzhou South → Beijing: 7.5-11h; CNY709-964.5 for 2nd Class Seat
 Transfer at Shenzhen North Railway Station
Hong Kong → Shenzhen North: 15-25min; CNY68-75 for 2nd Class Seat
Shenzhen North  →  Beijing: 8-11h; CNY756-1047 for 2nd Class Seat
 First, take a direct flight from HKIA to Beijing.
 From Beijing Capital International Airport
Upon landing, take Airport Express to Dongzhimen Station. Then transfer to metro line 2 to Jianguomen Station and metro line 1 to Tian'anmendong. 
 From Daxing International Airport
Take Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao, and transfer to line 10 (Outer Ring) to Jiamenxi. At Jiaomenzi, transfer to line 4 to Xidan, and then transfer to line 1 to Tian'anmendong.

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