Hong Kong - Ningbo High Speed Train

Direct high speed trains have been available for passengers travelling from Hong Kong to Ningbo - G900 and from Ningbo to Hong Kong - G899.  However, this pair of high speed trains only operates on every Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The ticket fare for a second class seat is CNY 507 - 537 (US$ 74 - 79). 

Transfer in Shenzhen offers more options. The total travel time on the way is about 9.5 - 10.5 hours and the cost for a ride on the second class seat is CNY 545 - 597 (US$ 77 - 84) in total. 
(Last Update on Apr 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G900	20:00 - 04:07+	8h7m

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 (Last Update on Apr 8, 2026)

Train No.	Departure - Arrival	Travel Time
G899	22:13 - 07:25+	9h12m

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Notes:
1. The above timetable is for reference only. Please search for the real-time schedule via the search box on page top.
2. "+" indicates the second day.
 (Last Update on Apr 8, 2026)

New Soft Sleeper	VIP Class Seat	Second Class Seat
CNY 660 USD 97	CNY 576 USD 84	CNY 507 USD 74

 

 Open time: September 23, 2018

 Overall Duration: Around 9.5 - 10.5 hours

 Distance: About 1,350 kilometers (840 miles)

 Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph) in HK, 300 km/h (186 mph) in Mainland

 Operated at: West Kowloon Railway Station, Ningbo Railway Station

 Recommended Transfer Station: Shenzhen North Railway Station   
 

Hong Kong - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Ningbo	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
			Second Class Seat
G6534: 10:35 - 10:49	D2424: 11:16 - 20:06	9H31M	68 + 522 = 590
G80: 11:20 - 11:38	D3112: 11:53 - 21:04	9H44M	75 + 470 = 545
G6382: 07:24 - 07:49	D388: 08:22 - 17:37	10H13M	75 + 522 = 597

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Ningbo - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY)
			Second Class Seat
D3111: 08:49 - 18:27	G6585: 18:47 - 19:06	10H17M	470 + 75 = 545
D377: 10:17 - 19:19	G5653: 19:55 - 20:19	10H2M	522 + 75 = 597
D2281: 11:15 - 20:16	G3005: 21:10 - 21:28	10H13M

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Note: The above transfer options are only for reference. For detaisl, please search via the box on page top. 
 

It is obvious that taking Hong Kong to Ningbo or Ningbo to Hong Kong planes is faster and costs more than taking high speed trains. Therefore, bullet trains are more suitable for passengers with limited budget and sufficient travel time and passengers with limited travel time is suggested to choose flights. 
 As a city with strong Buddhist connections, Ningbo features a number of historical temples, such as Ashoka Temple, Tiantong Temple, Baoguo Tmple, Qita Temple and more. Tourists can take bus line 155 and Rail Transit line 1 to reach Ashoka Temple. Bus line 162 and 517 can take tourists to Tiantong Temple and Qita Temple respectively. Besides, bus line 338 and 332 are in service for visitors travelling between downtown Ningbo and Baoguo Temple.

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