Beijing - Hong Kong Train
One pair of Beijing - Hong Kong high speed trains are running every day. The travel time of these bullet trains is 9 hours. A second class seat ticket costs CNY1,077. A pair of traditional type through trains also run every other day with the journey time of 24 hours.
Open time: September 23, 2018 Duration: about 9 hours Distances: 2,440 kilometers (1,516 miles) Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland(Last Update on Jul 26, 2019)
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Note: The timetable for the above bullet trains is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
(Last Update on Jul 26, 2019)
The Beijing - Hong Kong through trains are a pair of overnight sleeper trains running between Beijing West Railway Station and Hong Kong Hung Hom Railway Station every other day. The whole journey, 2,475km (1,538 miles) long, takes about 24 hours, much longer than the high speed trains whose travel time is 9 hours.
(Last Update on May 13, 2019)
(Last Update on May 13, 2019)
Notes:
1. The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" means the second day.
(Last Update on May 13, 2019)
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The stopovers along the way include Zhengzhou, Wuchang, Changsha, and Guangzhou East stations within Mainland China, and passengers can get on and off at these stations. However, passengers traveling through between the two cities should have their travel documents (ticket, valid passport, and visa) checked at the Entry and Exit Office at Beijing West or Hung Hom stations, and are not allowed to get off the coach on the way.
Passengers are advised to get to Hung Hom Station 45 minutes in advance of the departure time for the exit formalities. The boarding gates close 10 minutes before departure from Hung Hom station.
From Beijing West Station, passengers should enter from the Immigration Inspection Hall and get on board after the check. The hall is located at the right side of the entrance. The waiting area opens 120 minutes before departure; customs examination begins 90 minutes before scheduled departure time; the boarding gate closes 20 minutes before departure. Thus, passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 1.5 hours in advance.
Tickets can be bought either in Beijing or Hong Kong by presenting valid passports or ID cards; or more easily, from a travel agency like TravelChinaGuide to save you time and trouble.
In Beijing, the tickets are on sale from 09:00, 00 days before departure at the West Station. Beijing Railway Station and the South Railway Station also have special sales windows in their ticket offices. However, group tickets and deluxe soft sleeper tickets for Z97 can only be issued in the West Station. Return tickets are available at windows No.1 and No.2 on the first floor and at the group ticket window on the second floor of the ticket office of the West Station. Ticket outlets in the city and airports do not sell tickets to Hong Kong. Discounts are offered when purchasing tickets on the spot in this city.
In Hong Kong, tickets are available 30 days in advance. Passengers can buy through train tickets at the Passenger Service Center of Hung Hom Railway Station, and at other ticket offices and agents in Hong Kong.
TravelChinaGuide offers ticket booking service for most classes of both directions, except the deluxe softer sleepers for Z97, which can only be bought in person at Beijing West Station.
Ticket changing and refund have to be made 2 days before departure in Beijing, and 2 hours before departure in Hong Kong. A service fee of 20% of the ticket fare will be charged. The refund and changing policy varies from one agency to another; if you book via an agency, you may contact that agency for more detailed information.
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Beijing - Hong Kong High Speed Train
Basic Facts
Open time: September 23, 2018 Duration: about 9 hours Distances: 2,440 kilometers (1,516 miles) Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in MainlandBeijing to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G79 | 10:00 - 18:58 | 8h58m |
Hong Kong to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time |
|---|---|---|
| G80 | 08:05 - 17:01 | 8h56m |
Note: The timetable for the above bullet trains is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
Beijing - Hong Kong High Speed Train Ticket Fare
| Business Class Seat | First Class Seat | Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 3,369 USD 495 | CNY 1,724 USD 254 | CNY 1,077 USD 158 |
Beijing to Hong Kong Train Schedule
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z97B | 12:40 | 13:01+ | 24H21M |
Hong Kong to Beijing Train Timetable
| No. | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Z98B | 15:15 | 15:30+ | 24H15M |
1. The timetable above is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" means the second day.
Ticket Fare of Beijing - Hong Kong Train
| Deluxe Soft Sleepr | Soft Sleeper | Hard Sleeper |
|---|---|---|
| CNY 1,001 | CNY 784 | CNY 505 |
Operation Days
| Month | Z98 | Z97 |
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| January, 2019 | Even Dates | Odd Dates |
| February, 2019 | Odd Dates | Even Dates |
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| June, 2019 | Odd Dates | Even Dates |
| July, 2019 | Odd Dates | Even Dates |
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Passengers are advised to get to Hung Hom Station 45 minutes in advance of the departure time for the exit formalities. The boarding gates close 10 minutes before departure from Hung Hom station.
From Beijing West Station, passengers should enter from the Immigration Inspection Hall and get on board after the check. The hall is located at the right side of the entrance. The waiting area opens 120 minutes before departure; customs examination begins 90 minutes before scheduled departure time; the boarding gate closes 20 minutes before departure. Thus, passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 1.5 hours in advance.
How to Buy a Ticket
In Beijing, the tickets are on sale from 09:00, 00 days before departure at the West Station. Beijing Railway Station and the South Railway Station also have special sales windows in their ticket offices. However, group tickets and deluxe soft sleeper tickets for Z97 can only be issued in the West Station. Return tickets are available at windows No.1 and No.2 on the first floor and at the group ticket window on the second floor of the ticket office of the West Station. Ticket outlets in the city and airports do not sell tickets to Hong Kong. Discounts are offered when purchasing tickets on the spot in this city.| Low Season | Peak Season | |
|---|---|---|
| Single Trip for Group over Four (including four passengers) | 30% off | 20% off |
| Round-way for Group over Four | 40% off | 30% off |
| Single Trip for Individual | 10% off | N/A |
| Round-way for Individual | 20% off | 10% off |
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In Hong Kong, tickets are available 30 days in advance. Passengers can buy through train tickets at the Passenger Service Center of Hung Hom Railway Station, and at other ticket offices and agents in Hong Kong. TravelChinaGuide offers ticket booking service for most classes of both directions, except the deluxe softer sleepers for Z97, which can only be bought in person at Beijing West Station.Ticket Change & Refund
Seat Arrangement on Z97/Z98
| Carriage Number | 1 | 2-6 | 7-9 | 10 | 11 | 12-15 | 16-17 | 18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Luggage Carriage | Hard Sleeper | Soft Sleeper | Deluxe Soft Sleeper | Dining Car | Hard Sleeper | Hard seat | Hard Sleeper |
| Note | Carriages No.1 – 12 run to/from Hung Hom | Carriages 12 – 18 run to/from Guangzhou East | ||||||
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Overall experience was pleasant. I have recommended your online booking to friends.
* Our train left punctually;
* Bunks very comfortable;
* Compartment well serviced with clean linen;
* Drinking water flask;
* air con;.
* tv;
* large windows for good viewing;
* locking doors for privacy;
* clean floors for luggage storage;
* well appointed bathroom facilities - cleaned regularly;,
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A journey very much enjoyed and one that we would not hesitate to take in the future or recommend to others....More
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The trip from Beijing to Hong Kong was perfect, with check in, wait groom, hospitality onboard etc.
I would suggest taking a taxi to the station, since there are a few railway stations in Hong Kong and it's so much easier to take a taxi. The driver will drop you off right where you need to check in, so it's very convenient, more so than having to take a subway and having to figure out from there. Taxis are cheap, so it's well worth it. The railway station in Hong Kong is very nice they have shops and restaurants. I was suggested by locals to bring food because the food there isn't very good, also bring water. So bring enough to last you through your journey. They do sell coffee and tea and they have free boiled water which you could use if you bring some instant noodles where you can pour water. The station does have a good bakery shop, so we bought some rolls for breakfast and to snack on. For a 24 hour trip, I would highly suggest to book a hard sleeper or soft sleeper. Hard sleeper is an open cabin but it's relatively quiet in hallways plus. Its lights turn out at 10, so you can sleep very well on this trip. Also make the booking early in advance so you can get the beds.
Bring toilet paper as the bathrooms do tend to run out of TP and be prepared to squat no sitting toilets except if you book soft sleeper. But you can easily walk to the area where they have regular toilets just depending which cart number your in. Toilets do get dirty fast, so it's better to have squatting toilets anyway. You don't check in your luggage you will have it with you, there is room under the beds to place luggage. Upon arrival, it took us a while to find ATM accepted visa , once you get out of the station, just walk left and there will be a bank that accepts ATM visa cards. It's about a 10 - 15 minute walk or have dollars to exchange which any bank will be happy to exchange. Or better yet have RMB when you arrive. There are plenty of ATM machines in china that accept American debit cards with visa logo. It's just when getting out of the station area that the banks surrounding the station doesn't. ...More
If you refer to the sleeper Z rides, soft sleeper cabin is shared by 4 pax and hard sleeper is for 6 pax.
We are sorry that the tickets for this overnight sleeper train cannot be collected at station ticket counter. We have to arrange the delivery to you. If you do not have any hotel address in HK, we may deliver the express to our local agent office in Hung Hom Station instead. You can then show our confirmation letter to collect the express at the office more than 1.5 hours before departure time.
Z97 will runs on odd days in May, 2019. We will post the new schedule for year 2019 as early as possible. Thank you and sorry for the inconvenience.