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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.

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 Mainland

Operated at: Beijing West Railway Station, Hong Kong West Kowloon Railway Station

Beijing to Hong Kong High Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on Nov 7, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G79	10:00 - 18:58	8h58m

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Hong Kong to Beijing Bullet Train Timetable

(Last Update on Nov 7, 2019)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G80	08:05 - 17:01	8h56m

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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.

Beijing - Hong Kong High Speed Train Ticket Fare

(Last Update on Nov 7, 2019)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 3,369 USD 481	CNY 1,724 USD 246	CNY 1,077 USD 154

Beijing - Hong Kong Through Train

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.

Beijing to Hong Kong Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 13, 2019)

No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z97B	12:40	13:01+	24H21M

Hong Kong to Beijing Train Timetable

(Last Update on May 13, 2019)

No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration
Z98B	15:15	15:30+	24H15M

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.

Ticket Fare of Beijing - Hong Kong Train

(Last Update on May 13, 2019)

Deluxe Soft Sleepr	Soft Sleeper	Hard Sleeper
CNY 1,001	CNY 784	CNY 505

Operation Days

(2019)

Month	Z98	Z97
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Beijing-Hong Kong Through Train Map (

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Immigration Inspection Hall at Beijing West Train Station

Immigration Inspection Hall
at Beijing West Station

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.

How to Buy a Ticket

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.

	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
Note: 1. Festivals and summer and winter vacations are peak season. Discounts do not apply to Spring Festival Holiday. 2. Children younger than 5 years old can travel for free but have to share beds with their parents; those between 5 and 9 years old can buy child tickets, for about 65% of the full price; children older than 10 years old should buy adult tickets. Child tickets do not enjoy seasonal discounts, but a child can buy the group discount ticket as an adult.

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

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.

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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Asked by Dante from FRANCE | Sep. 10, 2019 03:21Reply
Hi, I want to know can we collect the paper tickets in Tianjin in advance.
Or it need to be Beijing West? We will reach the International Port in Tianjin and start our visiting there. I would be more convenient if we can collect the tickets together in Binhai Station. If this possible?
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Answered by Devante from CANADA | Sep. 10, 2019 17:30
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No problem! You can collect the ticket at Binhai station (if you are talking about G79). You do not need to do it at the departure station or even departure city. Any station would do.
Asked by chuck from USA | Apr. 02, 2019 14:39Reply
what is difference in accommodations btwn first and second class on high speed train Bejing to HKong
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Answered by Odella from AUSTRALIA | Apr. 02, 2019 18:28
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If you refer to the high speed G rides, first class seats is more comfortable and with larger space for leg room. There are 4 seats in each row. While second class has 5 seats in each row and the space is a little bit smaller.

If you refer to the sleeper Z rides, soft sleeper cabin is shared by 4 pax and hard sleeper is for 6 pax.
Asked by Hyman from HUNGARY | Apr. 01, 2019 04:02Reply
Hello, I want to know if I can collect the paper at station instead of delivery?
I am thinking about to take the train to Beijing directly on Z98 the same day I landed in HK.
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Apr. 01, 2019 18:43
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Thank you for your inquiry.

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.
Asked by Ali from INDIA | Nov. 23, 2018 00:58Reply
Will the overnight train Z97 runs on odd days or even days in May, 2019?
Where can I find a schedule?
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Answered by TravelChinaGuide | Nov. 25, 2018 16:33
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Thank you for your inquiry.
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.
Asked by Henrik from DENMARK | Sep. 24, 2018 04:07Reply
Bicycle
Is it possible to take a bicycle (road bike) with you as luggage from Beijing to Hong Kong?
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Answered by Malcolm | Sep. 25, 2018 01:27
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If by high speed ride, you cannot get it into the carriage and there is no good carriage for checked luggage either. You can only choose other consignment/delivery service. If you take the overnight sleeper rides, you can arrange it at checked luggage on the same ride in goods carriage. There will be some fees but the amount is not clear. You need to do it at the station in person.
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