Hong Kong to Shanghai High Speed Train

High speed trains G99/100 are connecting Hong Kong West Kowloon Station with Shanghai Hongqiao Station, whose distance between is about 1,930 kilometers (1,200 miles). The travel time of this pair of high speed trains is about 8 hours and the ticket price for a second class seat is CNY 973.

On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, G900/G899 are in service, which depart in the evening and arrive in the morning of the next day with a duration of around 11 hours and a ticket fare of CNY 1,010 for a soft sleeper.

Passengers can also choose to transfer at Shenzhen North, Nanchang West, or Guangzhou South for more train options. The total travel time is about 8 - 9 hours, and the ticket costs are around CNY 953.5 - 1,150. 
 

 Open time: September 23, 2018
 Travel time: About 8 hours
 Ticket price:  CNY 973 for a second class seat
 Running distance: Around 1,930 km (1,200 mi)
 Operated at: Hong Kong West Kowloon, Shanghai Hongqiao 

Ticket Gate at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

  (Last Update on Mar 10, 2026)

Business Class Seat	First Class Seat	Second Class Seat	New Soft Sleeper
CNY 3,131 - 3,355 USD 459 - 492	CNY 1,515 - 1,711 USD 222 - 251	CNY 692 - 1,069 USD 101 - 157	CNY 1,010 USD 148

 

 Hong Kong  - Guangzhou: This section is a part of Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link. The design speed of this part is 250 km/h (155 mph). This railway has been fully opened on September 23, 2018. Futian Railway Station and Shenzhen North Station are on this line.

 Guangzhou - Changsha: The design speed of this section is  300 km/h (186 mph). It is a part of Beijing - Guangzhou High Speed Railway.  

 Changsha - Shanghai: This section is the eastern beginning part of the Shanghai - Kunming High Speed Railway. This section came into service in 2010 with the operating speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). Passing-by stations of this section include Nanchang West and Hangzhou East. 

 

Hong Kong - Shenzhen	Shenzhen - Shanghai	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY) for Second Class Seats
G6584: 11:00 - 11:24	G100: 11:59 - 19:25	8H25M	75 + 878.5  =  953.5

   

Hong Kong - Nanchang	Nanchang - Shanghai	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY) for Second Class Seats
G100: 11:38 - 15:41	G1372: 16:14 - 19:44	8H06M	557.5 +  389  = 946.5

 

Shanghai - Guangzhou	Guangzhou - Hong Kong	Overall Travel Time	Ticket Fare (CNY) for Second Class Seats
G817: 08:00 - 14:39	G6537: 15:28 - 16:45	8H45M	935 +  215 =1,150

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

	High Speed Trains	Flights
Ticket Fare	CNY 973  for second class seat	CNY 563 - 1,700 for economy class
Duration	8 hours	2 - 3 hours

So far, there are more than 20 pairs of flights flying from Shanghai to Hong Kong and vice versa on a daily basis, and the number may be increased in high season. In general, flight are more recommended to passengers with limited time and sufficient budget due to the relatively short journey time and the high prices; it is also a good bargain to buy a flight ticket when there is a special discount. On the other hand, high speed trains can be a good choice for passengers who haven't experienced China high speed trains.

Arrive in Shanghai by High Speed Train (the left one)

 Further Reading:
How to Travel between Shanghai and Hong Kong
Shanghai to Hong Kong Bullet Train
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