Hong Kong Trains - High Speed Rail
In the future, more bullet trains will be operated along the Hong Kong high speed rail to connect this international metropolis with more cities in the mainland.
Basic Facts of Hong Kong High Speed Rail
Open Date: September 23, 2018
Length: 26 km (16 mi)
Top Speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
High Speed Train Schedule of Hong Kong
(Last Update on Jun 20, 2025)| To | Trains | Duration | Ticket Fare (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First/ Second Class Seat | |||
Beijing | G80, G898 at 11:20 and 20:25 | 8h10m - 10h28m | CNY 1,997/ 1,061 USD 280/ 149 |
Changsha | G872, G826, G306, G80... 6 departures from 07:19 to 20:25 | 2h56m - 4h11m | CNY 848/ 503 USD 119/ 71 |
Chaoshan | G6524, G3006, G6574, G6392... 9 departures from 07:25 to 20:05 | 2h5m - 2h36m | CNY 337/ 200 USD 47/ 28 |
Chengdu | G2964 at 10:04 | 8h17m | CNY 1,401/ 875 USD 197/ 123 |
Chongqing | G320 at 11:55 | 7h4m | CNY 1,147/ 717 USD 161/ 101 |
Guangzhou | G872, G6566, G6552, G6080... 43 departures from 07:19 to 22:27 | 0h47m - 1h56m | CNY 261/ 187 USD 37/ 26 |
Guilin | G2964, G320, G408 from 10:04 to 12:00 | 3h5m - 3h14m | CNY 659/ 412 USD 93/ 58 |
Kunming | G408 at 12:00 | 7h43m | CNY 1,293/ 796 USD 182/ 112 |
Shanghai | G900 at 20:05 | 10h55m | CNY 731 USD 103 |
Shenzhen | G5624, G5820, G5610... 130 departures from 07:01 to 23:00 | 0h14m - 0h29m | CNY 109/ 68 USD 15/ 10 |
Wuhan | G872, G826, G306, G80 from 07:19 to 11:20 | 4h11m - 5h57m | CNY 1,158/ 724 USD 163/ 102 |
Xiamen | G3006, G3002, G3004, G3008... 5 departures from 08:52 to 20:05 | 3h23m - 4h21m | CNY 485/ 288 USD 68/ 40 |
Xi'an | G826 at 09:06 | 10h50m | CNY 1,751.5/ 1,095.5 USD 246/ 154 |
Zhangjiajie | G6080 at 08:07 | 6h46m | CNY 1,229/ 769 USD 173/ 108 |
The above schedule is for reference only. For real-time schedule and ticket booking, please click the arrival stations.Beijing - Hong Kong & Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train
Oernight high speed sleeper trains between Beijing and Hong Kong have been operated since June 15, 2024 on every Friday to Monday. The overall travel time is shorted from 24h31m to 11h27m.
Beijing - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G897 | 20:13-07:45+1 | 11h32m | CNY 1,290 (USD 178) CNY 936 (USD 129) |
Hong Kong - Beijing Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G898 | 19:26-06:53+1 | 11h27m | CNY 1,290 (USD 178) CNY 936 (USD 129) |
Shanghai - Hong Kong Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G899 | 20:15 - 07:20+1 | 11h5m | CNY 1,010 (USD 140) CNY 692 (USD 96) |
Hong Kong - Shanghai Overnight High Speed Sleeper Train Schedule and Ticket Fare
| Train No. | Departure - Arrival | Travel Time | Ticket Fare New Soft Sleeper/Second Class Seat |
|---|---|---|---|
| G900 | 20:05 - 07:00+1 | 10h55m | CNY 1,010 (USD 140) CNY 692 (USD 96) |
Note: The above high speed train schedule is only for reference as they may change at any time. So please obtain the real-time schedule via the search box on the page top.
More Hong Kong Trains along the High Speed Rail to:
This is an underground railway station specializing in bullet trains for passengers to/from mainland. It has four floors: B1 is ticket hall; B2 is arrival hall; B3 is departure hall and B4 is for platforms. The station will be connected with MTR Kowloon Station and Austin Station when opened in the coming September.
Entry and Exit Formalities Both at Hong Kong
The entry and exit points of Hong Kong trains to China mainland are both set at the Kowloon Railway Station. This greatly saves passengers’ time from queueing for two lines for entry and exit formalities respectively.
Also, as each bullet train carries at most 579 passengers, the waiting line for passing the customs is not long. In general, the whole formality can be done in 5 minutes.
How does the Hong Kong high speed train look like?
In general, it looks like the high speed trains running in the mainland, but there are some more advanced and carefully designed details:
1. It has a white appearance with red or orange belt.
2. It is fully covered with WiFi.
3. Every seat is equipped with an independent 2-pin and 3-pin electricity charging socket.
4. Washing rooms for the disabled are set between carriage no.7 and no.8. They are large enough for driving wheelchairs and infant care table is also available inside.
See China High Speed Train Facilities
The Hong Kong high speed rail tickets can be bought both at West Kowloon Railway Station in Hong Kong and any railway stations in Mainland China, the official websites, hotlines and designated ticket outlets of operators in both sides. The earliest available time is 30 days ahead of departure date. ID certificates are required for booking and the most frequently used is passport.
In consideration of the complicated booking process and possible language and payment barriers, passengers are advised to book the ticket from a professional and trustworthy agency. TravelChinaGuide offers hassle-free Hong Kong train tickets booking service without time limitation.
How to Change/ Refund the Ticket
As Hong Kong and Mainland China adopt different ticketing system, the ticket change and refund channels are also different. Generally, passengers are advised to reach the original booking channel for submission. If booking via an agency, contact your agency for details. Different agencies adopt different cancellation/ change policies.
A ticket can only be changed once and only departure time, train no. and seat class can be changed. A changed ticket cannot be refunded. See more details of intercity through trains from Hong Kong to:
Further Reading:Hong Kong - Guangzhou High Speed VS. Through Trains